Why is my child taking High School Algebra, Geometry or Spanish in Middle School, and what does it entail?
Algebra Geometry and Spanish classes at Plantation Middle School are at high school 9th and 10th grade level. These courses have a mid-term and a final exam just like the high school courses. In order to move onto the next level (Algebra to Geometry, or Geometry to Algebra 2) students must pass both the mid-term and final exams, and the course. Current state legislation and related funding no longer permit middle school students to take advanced academic courses using the pass/fail option. All high school-level courses taken by middle school students must receive the grade earned applied to the students high school transcript. There is legislation under consideration to allow for grade forgiveness for a grade of C or lower, but this has not passed as of this date. In order to comply with this state requirement, the Broward County School Board has adopted a policy that specifies a grade be given for any high school course taken by a middle school student. While the District continues to
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