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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s OK to reach out to the math chair (or the person who does the placement) and ask about the placement and the rationale behind it, but just be polite and not demanding or entitled.  Ultimately, you may disagree with their rationale (or maybe you find that your kid didn’t do as well as he thought on the test), but you’re going to be there for four years so don’t establish yourself as a difficult family, especially if there’s an opportunity to take Geometry in the summer.[/quote]

I would consider "difficult family" argument in a public school. In a private school, if my kid wants Geometry, they get Geometry. If it ends up being to hard...  ...good lesson for the kid on judging their abilities.

I would listen to school's arguments against, but they better be VERY convincing. [/quote]

What a terrible attitude. We’re paying for their expertise, not for them to roll over and give you whatever you ask for. [/quote]

Again - this mindset will not serve you well.  There is a far more sophisticated and nuanced middle ground that exists between your extremes. Not everything you "ask for" is necessarily appropriate or manageable for them to do.  You do not earn the privilege to get everything you ask for by paying tuition.  It's up to you to do due diligence (as OP seems to be doing) to determine whether the school is a good match for your child.  You can't enter and then expect the school to cater to your family.  It just doesn't work that way.[/quote]

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