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[quote=Anonymous]Assuming your DC are reasonable good at math, I would find a way for them to take algebra in eight grade whether that means working with your school, finding an independent program, or switching to another school. My DC’s school offers three math tracks in 8th grade - pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry - and I think that’s pretty common at least among the larger Catholic schools. Some smaller schools only offer through algebra, but I think it’s unusual to not offer algebra in 8th. I have one DS at Gonzaga and another starting this fall. Most boys who are on an honors track there are taking at least Geometry in 9th and some are taking Algebra II/ Trig. Granted, some start with Algebra I and there is an option to take Geometry during the summer between 9th and 10th, but I think having to start in Algebra I (if your kids are reasonably good at math) puts your them at a real disadvantage in HS. [/quote]
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