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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The people opting out are thinking holistically. Kids need 4 years of math in high school. Many don’t see the point in rushing and having their kid take Calculus as a sophomore and then even higher math afterwards. Teachers in high school already are saying freshman taking Algebra 2 are struggling even with getting A’s in Algebra 1 in 7th. It was also stated that PARENTS would be responsible for closing gaps. There is a very small number of kids that should do this hyper acceleration. The number of 6th graders requesting Algebra 1 tutors skyrocketed this year.[/quote]

+1. All in the name of keeping up with the Joneses and obtaining the "most rigorous" checkmark. But if the kid ends up unable to make A's the whole way through, wouldn't that negate any potential benefit? Talk about pressure...[/quote]

Our middle school held a come-to-Jesus meeting with potential 7th-graders and parents who opted in. They did not sugarcoat it. It's going to be hard and you might not have an A. Or a B. It may also be very difficult to switch to Pre-Algebra if you're struggling. I believe in challenging kids but this seems ill-advised.[/quote]

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