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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have been informed that parents of kids that score higher than 90% on the test for precalc admission are supposed to be informed that their kid is eligible to take algebra in 6th grade if they wish.

Appeals are also available for those who don't meet the 90% threshold, or for those who don't get 82% to get into prealgebra.[/quote]

My child got above 90% but we were not informed of the option for algebra.  Is this via mail or email?  His teacher is relatively new and does not seem to know much about it.  Who should we contact?[/quote]

Your school’s AP. He/She is typically responsible for all testing. If not, they will be able to point you in the right direction. [/quote]

They will give you a form to fill out to send to the gifted coordinator, I think the name is Wendy King.  She will coordinate and get info on other scores for all the kids at a school who are appealing.[/quote]

You can also contact the gifted coordinator directly, and cc the principal or asst principal.
Better question is to consider whether you want to be in the advanced class. 
If the kid is not able to get above 90 on the SOL7 perhaps they would be better off in prealgebra, than trying to do algebra.
On the other hand, the SOL7 they are given is 33 questions, so missing 4 questions will drop them below 90.[/quote]

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