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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]op here.

thanks.. AP physics required Calculus, but can be taken concurrently ( which will be by Senior year)

Agree starting with Geom might limit the course selection. [/quote]

The regular AP Physics class should require calc. I don't know about TJ so I guess anything is possible but normally it's just Physics C that requires advanced math and the regular AP Physics requires Algebra 2.[/quote]

sorry "should [b]NOT [/b]require calc"[/quote]

When my kid was there, they didn't offer the lower level AP physics courses, only AP Physics C which did require AP Calc BC before or concurrently.[/quote]

Still like that. Only AP Physics C is offered that requires Calc BC as a prerequisite or corequisite [/quote]

This is why the freshmen should come in with at least Geometry or higher. No brainer except for people who are closed mined.[/quote]
That would further advantage affluent schools where acceleration is more widely available but I understand many parents would prefer to game the system like this in their favor.[/quote]
Advanced Math and Geometry curriculum and courses are available to all FCPS students who qualify. If a student doesn’t qualify, then blame FCPS, not TJ admissions.

This thread is about a student that had the opportunity but did not qualify.[/quote]

Stop lying! Some schools make it much easier than others to get ahead in math. The playing field is far from level and you know it.[/quote]

DP.  My kids' Title I gen ed program still had advanced math and had maybe 5 kids qualify each year for Algebra in 7th.  The IAAT/SOL bar is honestly not that high, and any kid who is gifted in math in FCPS should easily be able to clear the bar, even at low SES schools.  I'm confused as to why you think it would be very difficult for a kid at a Title I school to qualify for Algebra.  [/quote]

It is just an excuse.  They want more black and brown kids, and requiring more academics would be an obstacle.  That's why they bring up that Asians are particularly geared towards standardized testing, so this should not be counted.[/quote]

Speak the truth brother.[/quote]

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