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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are there any 5th-grade students taking Algebra 1 in your school? If so, how is the process for acceleration handled for such advanced students?
 
My 8yo kid(3rd grader) has already mastered the elementary math curriculum and often feels unchallenged in her current AAP class. Given her interest and ability, I believe she would benefit from more advanced coursework, possibly even starting pre-Algebra early. I’d like to understand what options might be available for her to continue to grow academically, and if there’s a process we can follow to support this acceleration.

I reached out to the school, and they also recognized that my daughter excels in math. However, they informed me that there is no option for her to start early. The earliest pathway available is pre-algebra in 5th grade, followed by online Algebra 1 in 6th grade….
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A very small number of kids are allowed to take Algebra I in 5th, but they're generally already skipped ahead a year or two in 1st or 2nd grade.  Only 1 or 2 kids per grade level are skipped ahead like this, and they need to be way off the charts for FCPS to even consider allowing the skip.  Unless your kid's 3rd grade iready math score is around 570-580+ your kid isn't in the ballpark for this level of acceleration.  If your kid is around that level, I'd see if she can skip up to 4th grade AAP math right now.  [/quote]

FCPS is great for the middle 80% and the bottom 10% of students but not so great for a student that is not challenged by the current AAP.[/quote]

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