<p>I live in an area undergoing an "Urban Growth Plan", which basically means that the city I live near is slowly annexing parts of the county into the official city limits. We just got the letter the other day letting us know that we'd be official in a few weeks. Also, that I'd have the choice of picking my school. I'm an upcoming sophomore and I go to county schools. My school is pretty rundown. It's full of redneck wannabes, has a repulsive stench of weed, and is "held together by duct tape". This will give me the chance to go to the 8th ranked school in my state, with a state of the art facility and academics. The choice sounds obvious right?</p>
<p>Well... it's not. That's why I need your help. I've been going to school with the same exact people since Kindergarten. I currently have a class of 250, and at my new school I would have a class of 500. That's so many new people. I know just about every person that goes to my school. We're all like a little family. Also, there is a scheduling issue. I have taken Alg 1 and 2 in my high school career. But this school takes Geometry in 8th grade, and I haven't taken Geo yet. So, I don't know if there is a possibility to test out of it, or not.</p>
<p>But there will be so many academic opportunities, way more school pride, and just an overall better atmosphere. My brother is going to the middle school in the city school system for sure, so if I change schools we will have the same break calendar and other benefits. I think I want to go, but I'm just asking for a second opinion. Thanks a lot guys! :) Sorry this was so long, hahahaha. I talk a lot when I'm freaking out.. like now ;)</p>
<p>Just switch schools. Go to the better one not just because of academic opportunities but social ones as well. Sure you may miss your friends but they’re meeting new people and you should, too. To be honest, it’s best to get away from the group of kids that you’ve known since kindergarten. Branch out. Meet new people.</p>
<p>Just transfer, dude. I’ve had to move to a different state every 2 to 4 years my entire life. It’s not a big deal, you’ll make new friends quick. Not to mention the fact that you and your friends would probably all go to different colleges and go your separate ways after high school anyways.</p>
<p>As for the Geometry situation, I honestly have never heard of a high school that doesn’t offer Geometry simply because it’s typically taken by high school sophomores or juniors. Plus, Geometry isn’t really a prerequisite for anything, so you can take it concurrently with Precalculus at your next school if you’d like. If for some strange reason your school doesn’t offer Geometry, I suppose you could test out. It’s not terribly difficult to self-study. You can use Khan Academy as a great resource for studying it if you’d like.</p>
<p>Thanks guys. I mean it’s not like I’m moving away, I still live here, but it’s just kinda scary. The new opportunities kinda outweigh the cons, though.</p>
<p>Veeeeery true guys. I think I am just because the school is known for being one of the best all through Tennessee, and I want to go to Vanderbilt, so hopefully it will help.</p>