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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]There is a thread on this topic on the FCPS Discussion Facebook group[/b]. It seems like most of the parents on that site are opting out of 6th grade A1H for a variety of reasons. I don't see anyone posting that they are optin in. So if you are looking for aa place to balance out the opting in is amazing theme that you tend to find on this site, look there.

I have no problem with A1H in 6th grade for the right kids. But those kids need to take the IAAT and score in the 91rst percentile, have strong math grades and need ot be in the 99th percentile on the MAP test. Honestly, the same criteria should exist for 7h grade A1H.

The counties goal is supposed to be more kids taking Algebra 1 in 8th grade. Why they are pushing for kids to take Algebra 1 earlier and lowering the bar in order to enroll more kids in Algebra 1 early is beyond me. They needed a better process for the kids who are ready for A1H in 6th grade but the answer to that is not allow everyone to enroll. It makes no sense.[/quote]

Where is this group on fb? I can’t find it. I totally agree there should be testing guidelines to indicate readiness (IAAT, MAP, pass advanced SOL). [/quote]

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