Anonymous wrote:Thanks, PPs. Unfortunately the HS we are zoned for doesn't have the Math 180 and I also don't think they allow anyone to spread Algebra 1 over 2 years anymore.

Looks like it will be:
Algebra 1 with related math for support (although losing an elective for this sounds miserable)
geometry
Algebra 2A
Algebra 2B

Can you get her zoned for a school that has it? If you are DCC you can lottery into another school. Or, maybe COSA? If she's struggling slow down math as much as possible.

This is all the graduation requirements. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/siteassets/district/curriculum/graduation-requirements/graduationataglance_classof2028.pdf

The other option is to get a tutor vs. math support. We have a math tutor on Preply for $15 an hour and we do a few hours a week. There are multiple platforms to match you up and you can try a tutor and see if you like them before a long-term commitment. It's been so worth it if she can do online tutoring.

She only needs algebra and geometry to graduate so she can do things like financial math instead of Algebra 2 if needed.

My kid had a version of an abbreviated schedule in HS to accommodate seasonal depression. In the winter it was impossible for her to get to 1st period because it was still dark out. Her SAD meant she needed sunshine to function. We filled her 1st period with being a TA in a favorite subject with an understanding teacher.

In fall and spring she went and was helpful to him. In winter, she was either sick or there but a zombie. It worked out great (except for the security guards that continually hassled her for being late despite an excusal note). She got a very nice letter of recommendation from him and went to an excellent college.

In MS, there is a double period Alg 1 - not just a resource class, but actual longer Alg class for more processing time & more practice. Ask if there is smthg like that.