Some of you mentioned an "algebra readiness" test. I didn't know it existed so I appreciate hearing about it here! I didn't get that phone call yesterday that I was assured of, so perhaps today.
Would anyone agree this is a good approach? What kind of score on the Algebra Readiness test is good enough for my son to do well in this class? 70s? 80s? 90s? My son WANTS hard work. So how much does that count in the final decision?
Our school did not have any "algebra readiness" test. When my son wanted to skip Algebra I, they just gave him end of the year Algebra I test (in our district Algebra I is an honors math for 8th graders). I believe this could work for you too - ask the school to give your son a final test for the class he wants to skip.
As for grades - it depends on the general level of students at your school. The results should be high enough for the school authorities to be convinced, in our school they said that B+ would be sufficient. Better to ask them beforehand about the necessary scores, so they will not back up later.
