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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP here. Algebra 2 cannot be taken simultaneously with another math class (geometry, Precalc).

The more advanced girls who have gone through the MS math curriculum have two main options: 1) take Integrated Math in 9th and 10th grade; 2) place out of geometry, take Algebra 2 honors in 9th grade and Precalc honors in 10th grade. The two tracks “meet” again in 11th grade for Calc honors.

The new girls (who join HS) can get placed into Algebra 2 honors or even Precalc honors in 9th grade. [/quote]

OP here. Thank you everyone!  I realize I misnamed one of the courses when I asked:
"Is there an option for your DD to do Algebra (part 2) simultaneously with another math class if she chose to do so? (e.g. Precalc or one of the IM options)? "

I actually meant to ask:
"Is there an option for your DD to do Algebra 1B (Holton's designation of the 2nd year Algebra 1 course), simultaneously with another math class  (e.g. Geometry) if she chose to do so?

One potential path for MS students to get to Multi-variable Calculus by 12th grade (if they want to pursue the most advanced math class) after spending two years on Algebra 1 is:

Algebra 1A in G7 -> Algebra 1B in G8 -> IM 1 in G9 -> IM 2 in G10 -> Calculus 1 & 2 in G11 -> Multi-variable Calculus in G12. The IM1 and IM 2 courses are Holton's compressed courses that covers Geometry, Algebra 2 and Precalculus over 2 years.

However, this path seems to add much more pressure to grades 9 onwards than if Algebra 1 were to be covered in just 1 year (e.g. Grade 7), allowing for coverage of Geometry, Algebra 2 or Precalculus in the its own separate year leading up to Calc 1 and Calc 1&2 in junior and senior years, or Calc 1&2 and Multi-variable Calc in the junior and senior years?

And while we understand there are many other factors that come into play such as course schedule, math maturity, interests etc., we're mainly trying to understand if there is even an option to do Geometry concurrently with Algebra 1B within the school, should DD be interested in.

Thanks everyone for the patience as we try to figure this out. All your feedback has been invaluable.[/quote]

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