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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Middle schools do offer regular (not intensified) algebra.  Just FYI.
[/quote]Not for 7th graders.[/quote]

They can take the class with 8th graders.  They mix 7th and 8th graders in language classes.

I don’t get the mindset that it’s better to keep pushing the kid and propping them up to be 2 years ahead in math.  What is the end goal?  If it’s not a good fit, make the adjustment.  These kids struggling already in pre-algebra are really going to get to and tackle Calc BC at the end of all this?[/quote]I agree with you that it would make sense, but I've been told that it's not possible.  The APS options are to retake prealgebra (which IMO doesn't make sense with a B+) or Intensified Algebra.  APS warns you of this before you enter 6th grade prealgebra.[/quote]

I asked RSOM Arlington and they don't have an algebra class at this location this summer. Maybe they would if they got enough inquiry?
[/quote] Do their prealgebra class then. It will probably be harder than what they learned in school, anyways [/quote]

I asked them and they said if your kid did well on pre-algebra, they probably won't get much fromthe pre-algebra prep class.  i guess it would reinforce, but not necessarily prepare for alegebra
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You could do the lower level algebra for reinforcement of skills as she goes through algebra I[/quote]

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