<p>I'm an eighth grader in my local middle school in New Jersey (second day of school). I'm worried about my placement in high school (only one for the entire district). I am already disappointed in my middle school placement of geometry, when I could have gotten into advanced geometry or algebra II at my high school. My enriched language arts teacher talked to us about eight grade and high school placements. She said a lot of think we deserve to be in honors and will be disappointed because there are a limited number of seats. I've been obsessed over my placement during the summer and now I'm scared. I want to get into honors in everything and I know it seems a bit arrogant, but it's honestly what I expect from myself. It doesn't have to do much with college, I love learning and I want to challenge myself academically. Should I be worried?</p>
<p>Also, my mom is looking into more advanced high schools out of my district and wants me to apply to those.</p>
<p>You may want to try to switch your current math placement to a more advanced level while still in MS. You just might be able to, and that would set you up for a better placement in HS.</p>
<p>I would suggest working this year to prove that you are able to excel with the courses you have. If you have a parent that is involved, have them go to the school to discuss options. I have had more luck getting courses for my children than they have had. Geometry in 8th grade is still considered advanced in most places. My son was the ONLY child in his middle school that took Algebra II. </p>
<p>Sometimes if you truly are advanced they can allow you to take online classes during the day (depending on your state). The downside of this is that classes get progressively harder and by 10th and 11th grade you may run out of courses at the local high school. It can be good to be advanced, but it can also be difficult and isolating. </p>
<p>If you truly are not worried about it for college, there are PLENTY of online classes you can take for free if you are just interested for the love of learning.</p>