Can a freshman take individual IB classes?

[PVmusicmom]

<p>I do not know where to post IB related, ……Our local school district will start offering IB Diploma Program next year for current sophomore high school kids. I have a D, 12, an 8th grader in middle school but has been in high school for the math (and science). D is in AP Calculus BC currently with juniors/seniors, and in biology with sophomores. As she is advanced, the school told us that it’s almost impossible for her to be in meaningful IB program after waiting 2 more years to get started IB. For example, not to mention that she is over-qualified in math already, although she is in a science class with current sophomores now and they can take IB science next year but she is the only one cannot from the class, because you have to be a junior. Taking IB classes while in her freshman/sophomore will not be counted for her IB diploma. </p>

<p>So IB is really not for her? Even suppose the diploma is not for her under this circumstance, can she still take individual IB classes in freshman/sophomore year for her pleasure, like IB science next year with current sophomore classmates? The school said no one would be allowed in pre-junior year, for diploma or not. Any school web info available I can use to refer to the school that she still should be allowed to take individual IB classes next year?</p>

[glassesarechic]

<p>At my school, Diploma students regularly advance a year in math, meaning they take their two years of math over their sophomore and junior years. They also allow AP students into IB classes (languages and sciences, especially) if the AP class is under-enrolled. Certainly, a younger student taking Diploma classes isn’t unheard of (or unallowed). </p>

<p>However, for students as advanced in one discipline as your daughter, IB may not be the best route. The IB Program is intended to create well-rounded students with strong writing abilities. AP or dual-enrollment at a community college allows more leeway for “well lopsided” kids.</p>