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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also requested the packet and received it recently. My child received 1 always, 7 almost always and 3 often on the HOPE ratings and exceptional talent in math, visual arts, reading and social studies. I'm relatively pleased but was of course hoping for higher. It is an interesting look at how the school views your kid, and I would definitely recommend that everyone request the packet. I was hopeful that the HOPE scores would show more comments from the teacher / school committee. It seems like the old GBRS had more of an emphasis on comments and painting a picture of the student, where this form seems rather bland. Test scores are a mixed bag -- very high in verbal but not as high in the other sections, although still good. I am expecting that test scores, although good, will keep my child out on first round and that we will need to appeal with a higher WISC score. Any thoughts on how those HOPE ratings will be viewed? [/quote] No one knows how the HOPE ratings will be viewed/interpreted because this is the first year that they are using them. The previously used GBRS (Gifted Behavior Rating Scale) was considered to be the most influential part of the AAP referral, as a 2020 report on the AAP program showed that statistically it had the highest correlation with acceptance into Full-Time Level 4 AAP services. If you look at the FCPS website, they emphasize that they undertake a "holistic review" See the following link: [url]https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advanced-academic-programs-aap-level-iv[/url] A few quotes from the above link: [Central Selection Committee] "The central selection committee involves staff from all elementary schools, some middle schools, and some central office staff. The overall committee meets in groups of 6 to review files from the same school at the same time. Each reader makes their own vote of eligibility based on their holistic review of the portfolio. Consensus of at least 4 committee members makes the determination of eligible or ineligible for Level IV AAP." [Holistic Review] "A holistic review means that no items in a file are weighted. All data (progress report, work samples, school-based observations, parent input, ability test scores, and achievement test scores) is considered together to determine a match between student needs and services on the continuum."[/quote]
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