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Questions to ConsiderBefore New School Year

The new school year is almost here, is there anything I should do to prepare my ninth grader? - Help
Answer:Before school starts you should consider these questions:
1. Determine if your child will be placed in a specific track based on his or her grades, standardized test scores or teacher recommendations from school. If he or she is, will your child's track lead to the future he or she wants (college, work)?
2. There are different opinions about whether students should take algebra in eighth or ninth grade. Has your child's past work in his or her math classes shown they are ready for this step in eighth grade?