<p>How old are you? If you are the same age as the students who are in your classes, it will be very difficult to convince the school to move you to a different grade.</p>
<p>How many years of school did you have in your home country, and when did you start? In the US most children begin kindergarten when they are five years old, and begin first grade when they are 6. If you began school at age 5 or 6, and had 6 years of school in your home country before moving here, then it placement in 6th grade would be reasonable.</p>
<p>How many years of school total would you need to complete in your home country before applying to study at a university? In the US students are in school for 13 years if they start in Kindergarten.</p>
<p>How many years of “high school” are normal in your country? Four? Five? Six? More?</p>
<p>If you and your parents firmly believe that you have been placed in the wrong class, your parents should make an appointment with the guidance counselor at your middle school and find out what can be done to move you into 8th grade.</p>