I don't want this to be a forum for panicky conversations and worrying about college before your student is even in high school. And keep in mind that I am no expert - always consult your guidance counselor.
That said, I need to point out that if you have a rising 9th grader in ACPS who took high school classes in middle school, you should have received a form in the mail this week. It's the kind of form that if you do nothing, everything is likely to go just fine. And if your child received all A's in those high school classes, you can and should do nothing at all.
If your child received less than an A in any of those classes, and this concerns you, you need to do something with that form before June 30th. Grades from high school courses in middle school DO go on your transcript and DO count toward your GPA. The counselors at the middle school are the people to consult for guidance - that is where you will submit the form. You have the option to NOT transfer the grade to your student's high school transcript, but complications can arise with regard to verified credits toward the Advanced Studies Diploma.
The turn-around time on this is obviously pretty quick. The form arrived this week and is due a week from Monday. If you have questions or doubts, be sure to get the answers you need before you find you've made a choice you didn't intend to make.
Tara - thanks for this note. You made me look at this option a little more closely. I also spoke to a couple of people related to UVa admissions. They said they will never notice a missing class that was taken in middle school (for example, geometry not included in the math sequence of algebra, algebra II, etc.), but they have seen grades from in middle school impacting the overall GPA. So, it may make sense to keep even a B from moving forward if you think your child will be interested in attending a highly selective school.
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