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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have to take biology in 9th grade.  There is a MSDE state test that is required at this level.

Physics is not an option right now.  Maybe at private school.   Because then you can boss people around to get what you think you want. [/quote]

No. My 9th grader and her friend are taking Honors Chem. MCPS would rather everyone take Bio in 9th so that everyone take the state Bio test at the same time, but actually, kids can take that test at any grade level, which is what mine is going to do. The test is a Maryland high school graduation requirement, so it can be taken at any time before graduation.

People, this is public school. You need to be informed, and not get confused between College Board recs, MCPS rules and MD state requirements. Do not rely on the school's general annual presentations to parents to tell you about all the outside-the-box things you can do. Schools don't have the time and it's in their best interest to keep everyone on the same track, for administrative ease.

Same thing for all the special needs programs MCPS offers - you need to do your own digging...
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You realize the bio test is part of their bio grade so if they do badly, it may give them a poor grade when they do take bio.  [/quote]

Your point? My kid is set to take AP Bio, not regular or Honors Bio, in 11th or 12th grade. They will take the test then. Why on earth do you assume they'd do badly?
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Because they take the bio test in 9th.  That’s great your kid has access to ap bio.  Our school doesn’t.  Why not take it in 9th?[/quote]

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