Some states require an exit exam with a math component that may contain Geometry. If you skip Geometry, study the basic concepts independently to pass the exam.
Your counselor can tell you what past students in a similar situation have done to give you an idea about what to do or expect when you skip Geometry. They’ll make sure you take the right math classes to meet college admission requirements (depending on where you want to go and what degree you want). Even if it’s possible to skip Geometry, your counselor may advise against it based on your school’s math curriculum or your college interests.
Learn the class material on your own if you want to test out. Study from your school’s Geometry textbook if possible, or use online and tutoring resources. The testing-out exam might be similar to the final exam for the class, or it might be a different assessment put together by your school’s math department.
This is a good option if you’re trying to advance through your school’s math curriculum quickly or don’t have room in your class schedule for Geometry.
Ask your math teacher what the summer class is like and how students perform compared to a regular-length class. Then make a plan to thrive in summer school. If the summer class is online, decide whether you’re self-motivated enough to learn independently.
Hang on to your community college transcript. You’ll need it to get Geometry credit at your high school and any colleges you’re applying to. These types of classes and credits are often called dual enrollment programs.
Consider whether the course load of 2 math classes at once is doable for you. Ask your math teachers or counselor for advice before signing up for this. Taking Geometry alongside another math class ensures you get the credit you need to graduate and apply to colleges.
Double check if Geometry is a prerequisite for higher level classes—if it is, you’ll need to earn a course credit elsewhere instead of skipping.
Your math teacher might suggest summer school Geometry or a course at an outside learning program so you still learn the material.
If your counselor or teachers don’t support skipping Geometry, your parents can help you meet with other administrators or school board members. If you opt to pursue Geometry at home, online, or at a learning center, your parents can help keep you focused or transport you to your new class.
