It really depends. Why did she struggle in Algebra 1? Did she not know how to study math? One of mine was very capable of learning the material but thought he “got it” more deeply than he did by just doing the homework and understanding the material, but struggled with the major tests because he didn’t get it completely. He realized that he had to study much harder and ended up doing OK. He also had a tutor for a short period of time, as he had gotten behind.
It would also depend on what she wants and where she is aiming for college. If she wants to go to Rutgers, then no need to stress over honors. But if she aiming for the top, she may at least have to try honors. Can she go over the algebra 1 again this summer (and is she willing to do so).
What is your district policy on dropping down to CP if the honors is too hard?
I found choosing math levels to be difficult for one of mine. He would breeze through advanced with an effortless A, but had a much harder time with the tests in honors, even though the teacher said there was nothing he didn’t understand. He ended up moving back and forth between the two levels. Ultimately, it was good for him to take the honors class as it taught him how to study math vs being in a class that required no effort. But he was also not a straight A student so did not really impact his GPA to get B (and one marking period a C).