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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are an OA family and I’m very aware of the “debate” about the international trips. I was surprised to learn that previous trips weee planned and chaperoned by teachers only. 
My big concern was the “home stay” in another country.   Not sure if I am comfortable sending my 13 year old to stay with strangers. I don’t know why they can’t just get hotels. I get the immersion part but still.
Btw, I like the principal and she has been very transparent about equity. The newest debate is about how to offer algebra 1 in 7th so kids that are ready can take geometry in 8th.  So kids took it online but principal is putting a stop to that. So that’s getting parents riled up. Dr  Tito was honest tho about the need to prioritize underachieving kids first.[/quote]

Oh wow. OA is really going down the race to the bottom path... What a shame.[/quote]

Did OA ever had Algebra 1 in 7th grade? I don't think so. As far as I know, a lower (than other WoP middle schools) lever of Math was always the case for OA. Wasn't it? So, not necessarily the new Principals' fault. [/quote]

Kids who were "ready" were able to go straight geometry in 8th grade through an online class taken during the school day.  This was after taking 7th grade "pre-algebra" but maybe they were to accelerate in the class. Dr Brito has said no to allowing online classes during the day.[/quote]

I heard that very few students were ready to take Geometry in 8th grade. Those who were ready took an online course that was paid for by the parents, not the school. So I guess students can still take the online course at home if they want.... Right now  I'm worry about math at 6th!  [/quote]

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