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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Every DCPS middle school will offer an accelerated math track starting next year. [/quote]

Please say more about it! Accelerated to Geometry?[/quote]

At a minimum Algebra 1 in 8th grade. If your student is ready for more, that’s something you can and should advocate for.[/quote]

That is not accelerated. That is two years behind what is offered at BASIS and the highest tracks are Deal and Hardy, and one year behind Latin, DCI, SH, EH and the others than offer Geometry by 8th. To say nothing of the vast majority of suburban schools across the country.

I would say for college bound kids, it's not advisable to go to a middle school that can only get you to algebra by 8th. The kids will be out of step with their peers when applying to college.[/quote]

Comparing yourself to basis is not the same as determining what is actually on track. Algebra is technically a 9th grade class and many people take it then. All DCPS middle schools are supposed to offer algebra by 8th, and many (like those listed above) offer algebra in 7th and geometry in 8th for those who are ready.[/quote]

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