Kids are talking about Summer Geometry, deciding whether or not to take it, as it is a course that lets you get ahead of your current math course.
This course can only be taken by students currently taking Algebra 1.
“I think that summer geometry isn’t necessary as a seventh-grader because they are already ahead in math as kids deciding on taking geometry are already in Algebra,” said Arohi Vamshi, a seventh-grader on the Legacy team.
“One reason I decided on not taking geometry is because some eighth-graders who have taken it already have had to retake it during the school year because they are unsatisfied with their final mark,” Arohi said. She also said taking geometry over the summer is like condensing a year’s worth of work into one month.
For the summer of 2024, the course starts on June 24, and ends on Aug. 1. It costs $375 for FCPS students and it costs $475 if you are not a FCPS student. The midterm is on July 12, the final is on July 31 and the SOL is on Aug. 1.
“I think it is a great opportunity to get ahead and take more advanced math classes in high school,” said Rishi Rajmanna, a seventh-grader on the All-Stars team. “But, I was slightly influenced by my parents who encouraged me to take the class. Other middle schoolers also talked about how difficult the course would be.”
Rishi is taking geometry during the summer of 2024. He said he is excited and nervous about taking the course.
Mr. James Kim, the Algebra 2 teacher on the Explorers said math in general is important.
“Always take more math, everyone should have math,” he said. “Think about math, and you will be more active.”
He noted that this course is intense, though. During the course, there are two hour classes almost every day. After the class the teachers assign between four to five hours of asynchronous work every day.
“Don’t take it,” said Mr. Kim. “It takes a lot of time and the pacing is fast.”
