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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]SOL data show the kids taking 7th grade Algebra 1 do well on their SOLs for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2, with large shares scoring pass advanced. It's the kids starting Algebra 1 in later years that struggle more.[/quote]

Interesting.  That is the opposite message our elementary was pushing when discussing pre-algebra for 6th graders.  [/quote]

I’m also confused about this, in addition to the “holistic” comment - from  what we were told the decision is purely based on Spring scores only with no teacher input…?[/quote]

Regarding last year’s 7th grade placement process:

[i] February 24, 2022

Dear Parents of Sixth Graders,

We are half-way through the third academic quarter (!), and I understand that many parents are starting to have questions about their child’s math placement recommendation for 7th grade. I want to share a bit more about the placement recommendation timeline.

All math course placement recommendations for rising 7th graders are made in mid-June following our scheduled spring SOL test (6/3/22 as of now) and additional end-of-year testing.  A committee comprised of teachers, our Math Coach Michelle Janney, grade-level counselor Paul Gardner and an APS Math Department representative will meet to discuss and determine math placements for next year. At the conclusion of the meeting, I may contact you by phone to discuss your child's recommended placement for next year. Letters indicating the committee's course recommendation will be mailed home after the last day of school.

Because this decision is still months away, I respectfully ask that you hold questions related to placement until further information is shared. 
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