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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We moved from another state so this is our first year in FCPS.  I'm trying to learn about math pathways.  My daughter was able to advance through math at an accelerated pace at her prior school, so in our prior district she tested into an accelerated Algebra I course for 6th grade (that was middle school where we were, which is why they tested her at the end of 5th grade right before we moved here).  Her math pathway there, as that district defined it, was to take Algebra I in 6th, Geometry in 7th, and Algebra 2 (via bus to the nearby high school) in 8th grade.

She was accepted into the FCPS Level IV program via summer application.  She is at an elementary with a local Level IV program (not a Level IV Center).  They do not have any kids taking Algebra I this year (in 6th), so she is in the Grade 6 Advanced Math with the other Level IV students.  She reviewed the FCPS Grade 6 Advanced Math Curriculum outline posted online and has already done it.  I see some Level IV center middle schools (e.g. Cooper) that offer both Geometry and Algebra II, which makes me wonder if there is an option to take Algebra I in 6th grade.  [b]Do any elementary schools offer Algebra I, or do any bus kids to a middle school for Algebra I (or have parents transport them)?  If not, how are kids able to get to Algebra II in middle (do they test out of Algebra I or Geometry)?[/b]

We have not done any outside math enrichment (aside from some Beast Academy workbooks at home when she was much younger) and don't have a specific desired outcome for her (e.g. TJ), so I'm not concerned about falling behind where others in FCPS might be.  However, she loves math and is bummed that it seems like she won't be learning new concepts this year.  I told her I'd explore whether there are more options in FCPS that I don't know about and am hoping this group can educate me.  Thanks in advance.  [/quote]

You need to be at one of the more affluent schools for your child to receive this kind of enrichment. It doesn't matter if their test scores are off the charts. [/quote]

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