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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Since H-B has MS and HS co-located I wonder if an 8th grader could take Alg 2 in 8th, etc.

But it's an option program and difficult to get a seat. You could push for an administrative transfer if Alg 2 isn't available at any other MSs - I don't believe it is. 
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Oh great we’ll just tell than that HB is the only MS which will meet our child’s specific academic needs. Very helpful thanks.  [/quote]

It has worked for other people.  :roll:

You should look at FCPS. Probably a better fit for you. 
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We’ve heard that but job is in Arlington and requires long and variable hours so want to be close.

So it’s worked before were those kids math transfers too?[/quote]

No they are not going to let you into HB because your child wants to take a more advanced math class. Why don't you look at Fairfax? Parts of it are very close to Arlington. [/quote]
Genuine question- does HB offer the full advanced track anyway? [/quote]
My kid at HB is taking multi-variable calculus and AP statistics.  There is also an independent study/ small group number theory course.  He plans to study engineering and will have to take multivariable calculus again as a freshman.  I'm not really sure of the value of this sort of accelerated math in HS.[/quote]
Having seen content in high school previously helps kids if they retake the course in college. Studies show that kids who retake calculus in college get higher grades than kids who are taking calculus for the first time. And that doesn't account for the first-time college calculus takers who end up struggling to the point that they drop the course. Taking calculus again in college builds deeper understanding the second time through and sets them up for better success.  Same logic for multivariable calculus.[/quote]

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