The harder science track combines the next two years (rest of middle school) curriculum into one year. After that the kids basically start the honors curriculum a year ahead of the other honors kids. So in the end, instead of getting the typical AP classes, they get one additional one (can't remember which one it is).
The counselor's point was that the additional AP class is not required to get into the best colleges and many kids end up burnt out and lower GPA as a result of AP heavy schedule. Also, he pointed out that DD had been accelerated mid-year in math and thought it would be best to invest more study time into math. I wasn't completely against this advice since he was the one to make our math skip possible. He recognizes DD's gifted abilities, but at the same time he was a HS counselor and saw the long term ramifications of pushing science unnecessarily. As a parent I worry about busy work and projects at this age, others who I know took the 2 year class in 1 year, commented how much work the kids had at home.
Dottie: DD11 is going into 7th with 8th grade LA and 9th grade math placement.
Last edited by Mommy2myEm; 07/31/10 06:16 PM.
