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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DD attended and found it wonderful.  She took Geo in 8th so not really so ahead in Math.  Work load was not easy but she is a kid who was focused on school...though she also did track and xc for 4 years.[/quote]

Geometry in 8th is in fact 2 years ahead of "the standard" and 1 year ahead of "the norm."

The standard is Math 8 in 8th grade, Algebra in 9th, and Geometry in 10th. This gets one to pre-calc as a senior.

The norm that is pushed (and typical for many students) is Algebra in 8th, Geometry in 9th, Algebra 2 in 10th. This gets one to calculus as a senior.

Looking at the Blair Magnet listing, appears one can start with Magnet Geometry. Notice that, compared to "regular", where the norm is 1 year of Algebra 2 followed by 1 year of Pre-Calculus, magnet is accelerated as a 1 1/2 year  Pre-Calc A/B/C course that replaces the standard two years of Algebra 2 and Pre-Calc.

To the OP, the Blair Magnet math requirement is rigorous. If your DC is fine with the math, then no problem. But if mathematics is not their strongest subject, the program could be a challenge.

Link to the listings, if that helps. But you probably already know this.
https://old.mbhs.edu/departments/magnet/courses.php

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