Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 08:17     Subject: Geometry over the summer
Quite a few kids at our MS take it every summer. That's what enables the school to have enough students to form an algebra 2 class in 8th grade.
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 07:55     Subject: Geometry over the summer
Anonymous wrote:Does Geometry in Summer give an edge for TJ applicants?


My child did geometry in eighth grade, was accepted to TJ, and has done quite well there. The summer before eighth grade he spent doing a program for an athletic activity which was the basis for most of his SIS answers. Kids need to develop and strengthen interests outside the classroom and TJ wants kids who have more to offer the school as a whole.

Summer school geometry takes up most of the day for weeks. Does your child have a non-academic interest that can't be easily pursued during the school year? The summer can be a good time to learn more about and develop other interests.
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 07:48     Subject: Re:Geometry over the summer
Why on earth do you want your child to do this, OP?
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 07:47     Subject: Geometry over the summer
Depends on the student. The ones who have the motivation will be OK. My son planned to take it last year, then we found out that it costs about $700 and coincide with our summer vacation, so he take it this year. The program will meet in person twice for the whole session. Then all online classes.
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 07:42     Subject: Geometry over the summer
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Does Geometry in Summer give an edge for TJ applicants?


Not if they hate it/don't do well in the class.


This. +100
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 05:46     Subject: Geometry over the summer
Anonymous wrote:Does Geometry in Summer give an edge for TJ applicants?


Not if they hate it/don't do well in the class.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 23:02     Subject: Geometry over the summer
Does Geometry in Summer give an edge for TJ applicants?
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 21:30     Subject: Geometry over the summer
I know of one kid who did it but that kid is exceptionally gifted and driven.

It was very hard and took up the entire day, every day.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 21:08     Subject: Re:Geometry over the summer
Please see the other thread about summer courses for rising 8th graders. Don't these kids have a life outside of math?
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 19:53     Subject: Re:Geometry over the summer
Does the current Algebra 1 teacher need to recommend to do this course? Could any one explain the process. I understand the registration starts in May.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 17:22     Subject: Geometry over the summer
Did your child pass Algebra 1? Are they willing to self motivate? Then sign up. You don't need to be extremely gifted, you need to be extremely motivated to get on line daily and complete tasks/quizes on time. And an true interest in math helps.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 17:18     Subject: Re:Geometry over the summer
Honestly, you need to be EXTREMELY gifted to pass with an A, or even an A-. DD spent nearly 18 hours everyday to get an A-. We felt so bad for her because she could not even spend time with family. Unless you have an IQ of 150+, I suggest not trying it.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 16:03     Subject: Re:Geometry over the summer
stupid way to learn Geometry. next.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 15:09     Subject: Geometry over the summer
Anyone willing to pay the $
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 14:49     Subject: Geometry over the summer
Who qualifies for this course?