Anonymous
04/23/2026 07:32
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Same poster as above...in fact pushing her into unnecessary math acceleration could hold her back from enjoying everything else.
Anonymous
04/23/2026 07:27
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am opting my 5th grader out of 6th grade Algebra. It is totally unnecessary.
Same but I’m annoyed that all the kids are talking about it and now think they should take it if they’re strong in math. We’ve talked at length about this all yr and DC is fine w/ the decision not to rush this but was second guessing a bit this week after hearing all the chatter. Our crazy competitive school will likely have more than 1/2 of the AAP class enrolling.
Feels like the choice has become to insecurity, or hold them back. Do they have enough teachers…
Insecurity was meant to read unnecessarily rush
I see your point but I don't think having my AAP kid take pre algebra honors in 7th is holding her back. She has so many other things going on and is not in love with math. She will take calculus her senior year and it will be fine.
Anonymous
04/23/2026 07:26
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
I teach 5th advanced and I talked with my classes about how this is a family choice, and that some kids have other priorities like sports and hobbies that won’t allow them to put all of the time in for Algebra I homework that will be required. We also talked about how you can share your choice if you want, but you shouldn’t pressure anyone to tell you, and also that they still need to pass the math SOL.
I really wish they’d given teachers more guidance. These are little humans (even if they don’t see themselves as little).
I am most sad for my kids who already struggle (as in, need significant support) but whose parents will push them into Algebra 1.
I really wish they’d given teachers more guidance. These are little humans (even if they don’t see themselves as little).
I am most sad for my kids who already struggle (as in, need significant support) but whose parents will push them into Algebra 1.
Anonymous
04/23/2026 07:20
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think the May 8 deadline is due to staffing reasons. They want to see which schools will have enough kids for a teacher (15+) vs virtual.
You can withdraw your kid from Algebra I at any time through the third quarter (which is problematic because then they’ve missed foundational instruction). So you can certainly opt out after the May 8 deadline, even if they might not be happy with you.
Last year they required 245 MAP (average 6th grade algebra 1 student had 259) and pass advanced on SOL. It would be a good idea to hold off on a final decision until you have that information. It’s perfectly reasonable to change your mind if it turns out your child isn’t there yet.
this is FCPS’s first year using MAP. i think for the current grade 6 kids taking algebra it was 1125Q on iready and they had to do a math 7 assessment before they started to make sure they had a foundation. plus pass advance. it’s just stupid to make it standard pass
245 on MAP is the equivalent to the 1125Q on iReady. Principals received a slide show with that information.
Anonymous
04/23/2026 05:56
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am opting my 5th grader out of 6th grade Algebra. It is totally unnecessary.
Same but I’m annoyed that all the kids are talking about it and now think they should take it if they’re strong in math. We’ve talked at length about this all yr and DC is fine w/ the decision not to rush this but was second guessing a bit this week after hearing all the chatter. Our crazy competitive school will likely have more than 1/2 of the AAP class enrolling.
Feels like the choice has become to insecurity, or hold them back. Do they have enough teachers…
Insecurity was meant to read unnecessarily rush
Anonymous
04/23/2026 05:55
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am opting my 5th grader out of 6th grade Algebra. It is totally unnecessary.
Same but I’m annoyed that all the kids are talking about it and now think they should take it if they’re strong in math. We’ve talked at length about this all yr and DC is fine w/ the decision not to rush this but was second guessing a bit this week after hearing all the chatter. Our crazy competitive school will likely have more than 1/2 of the AAP class enrolling.
Feels like the choice has become to insecurity, or hold them back. Do they have enough teachers…
Anonymous
04/22/2026 21:43
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Is this open to only all level 4 AAP students? How about level 3 math AAP students?
no level 3. they aren’t a year ahead in math by 5th grade
My kids is a level 3 AAP for math at a center school. She in the same class as the AAP kids for math she took the 6th grade SOL in 5th and this year will take 7th grade SOL.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 21:09
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
My kid is in a local level IV school. I’m wondering if we don’t put him in algebra, will he still get regular advanced math, which would be the pre-algebra curriculum? If so, won’t that be difficult for teachers— I don’t think our school can support an Algebra, advanced math, and regular math set of classes.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 20:59
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Anonymous wrote:I am opting my 5th grader out of 6th grade Algebra. It is totally unnecessary.
Same but I’m annoyed that all the kids are talking about it and now think they should take it if they’re strong in math. We’ve talked at length about this all yr and DC is fine w/ the decision not to rush this but was second guessing a bit this week after hearing all the chatter. Our crazy competitive school will likely have more than 1/2 of the AAP class enrolling.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 20:47
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
I am opting my 5th grader out of 6th grade Algebra. It is totally unnecessary.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 19:23
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Anonymous wrote:I think the May 8 deadline is due to staffing reasons. They want to see which schools will have enough kids for a teacher (15+) vs virtual.
You can withdraw your kid from Algebra I at any time through the third quarter (which is problematic because then they’ve missed foundational instruction). So you can certainly opt out after the May 8 deadline, even if they might not be happy with you.
Last year they required 245 MAP (average 6th grade algebra 1 student had 259) and pass advanced on SOL. It would be a good idea to hold off on a final decision until you have that information. It’s perfectly reasonable to change your mind if it turns out your child isn’t there yet.
this is FCPS’s first year using MAP. i think for the current grade 6 kids taking algebra it was 1125Q on iready and they had to do a math 7 assessment before they started to make sure they had a foundation. plus pass advance. it’s just stupid to make it standard pass
Anonymous
04/22/2026 19:07
Subject: Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
I think the May 8 deadline is due to staffing reasons. They want to see which schools will have enough kids for a teacher (15+) vs virtual.
You can withdraw your kid from Algebra I at any time through the third quarter (which is problematic because then they’ve missed foundational instruction). So you can certainly opt out after the May 8 deadline, even if they might not be happy with you.
Last year they required 245 MAP (average 6th grade algebra 1 student had 259) and pass advanced on SOL. It would be a good idea to hold off on a final decision until you have that information. It’s perfectly reasonable to change your mind if it turns out your child isn’t there yet.
You can withdraw your kid from Algebra I at any time through the third quarter (which is problematic because then they’ve missed foundational instruction). So you can certainly opt out after the May 8 deadline, even if they might not be happy with you.
Last year they required 245 MAP (average 6th grade algebra 1 student had 259) and pass advanced on SOL. It would be a good idea to hold off on a final decision until you have that information. It’s perfectly reasonable to change your mind if it turns out your child isn’t there yet.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 12:33
Subject: Re:Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Just for this thread and seems to start saying auto enrollment for rising advanced math/AAP 7th graders to take algebra 1 next year (no IAAT or SOL scores required). On this page 8 shifted to 6th graders getting auto-enrolled. Is that based on a test?
all current 5th grade AAP can take it next year in 6th as long as they pass the SOL (which is 6th grade). pass. not pass advance
Where did you find this information please?
Our school principal sent an email stating that: Students’ final eligibility will be based on passing the Grade 6 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment.
Just got that email as well. Pass. Not pass advanced.
Can you please paste the content of the email which talks about Pass and not pass advanced here - or any link provided will suffice too. Thanks!
Students’ final eligibility will be based on passing the Grade 6 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 09:29
Subject: Re:Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Just for this thread and seems to start saying auto enrollment for rising advanced math/AAP 7th graders to take algebra 1 next year (no IAAT or SOL scores required). On this page 8 shifted to 6th graders getting auto-enrolled. Is that based on a test?
all current 5th grade AAP can take it next year in 6th as long as they pass the SOL (which is 6th grade). pass. not pass advance
Where did you find this information please?
Our school principal sent an email stating that: Students’ final eligibility will be based on passing the Grade 6 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment.
Just got that email as well. Pass. Not pass advanced.
Can you please paste the content of the email which talks about Pass and not pass advanced here - or any link provided will suffice too. Thanks!
Anonymous
04/22/2026 08:29
Subject: Re:Automatically enrolled into Algebra 1 honors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Just for this thread and seems to start saying auto enrollment for rising advanced math/AAP 7th graders to take algebra 1 next year (no IAAT or SOL scores required). On this page 8 shifted to 6th graders getting auto-enrolled. Is that based on a test?
all current 5th grade AAP can take it next year in 6th as long as they pass the SOL (which is 6th grade). pass. not pass advance
Where did you find this information please?
Our school principal sent an email stating that: Students’ final eligibility will be based on passing the Grade 6 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment.
Just got that email as well. Pass. Not pass advanced.