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[quote=Anonymous]This is why classes are designed in an order... for a reason!

So many people think going from Alg I to Alg II is NBD, but it really is.  There are topics covered in Geo that are pertinent to skills in Alg II.

Not sure of the grade scale where you are, but an 80 where I'm at is a B- and 1 point from being a C+.  Plus, you said he'd be lucky to finish with an 80 which implies it's very likely he'll finish with a middle to lower C.

Earning a C is NOT good enough.  Yes, you certainly do pass, but it does not show that you've grasped enough of the material to be successful in the next class.  Many majors in college require an 80 or above for the course to even count for your major.  I think it's a good rule of thumb to start following by sophomore year in HS.

He should 100% retake Alg II next year as a Jr and then pre-calc as a senior.  There is no shame in going to college without having taken Calc.  I'd strongly advise against doing any math class in the summer unless it is needed to pass the school year or graduate.  The summer version of math classes are very condensed and rapid paced.    [/quote]

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