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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s OK to reach out to the math chair (or the person who does the placement) and ask about the placement and the rationale behind it, but just be polite and not demanding or entitled.  Ultimately, you may disagree with their rationale (or maybe you find that your kid didn’t do as well as he thought on the test), but you’re going to be there for four years so don’t establish yourself as a difficult family, especially if there’s an opportunity to take Geometry in the summer.[/quote]

I would consider "difficult family" argument in a public school. In a private school, if my kid wants Geometry, they get Geometry. If it ends up being to hard...  ...good lesson for the kid on judging their abilities.

I would listen to school's arguments against, but they better be VERY convincing. [/quote]

I can assure you - this approach will certainly label you as a "difficult family".  I don't recommend that as a "starting point" at any school.

And, as others have noted - it is best to approach this as trying to understand the Algebra I placement in terms of test result, the HS knowledge (or not) of prior MS Algebra I students.  And also to understand that just moving to Geometry isn't the issue - the issue in longer term - and will arise in Algebra II/Pre-calc/Calc when more Algebra I will be required.

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