I went private to avoid the whole AAP nonsense

[Anonymous]

Anybody else? DH and I are both double-Ivies so everyone would expect our kids to be in AAP and I guess to an extent we would expect it ourselves. But we have no desire to test prep or see kids bragging about their test scores or how they’re in an advanced program or math class at such a young age. So we’ve opted out starting K. It won’t even be on the table. My kids can have fun being kids. Anyone else?

[Anonymous]

Lol. Love the combo of naivety and not so humblebrag.

[Anonymous]

Total troll post

[Anonymous]

Not even a good troll post attempt to boot.

[Anonymous]

Same. No AAP in my district, but we started private in K (at a no-grades school) so kid could enjoy being a kid.

[Anonymous]

It was part of my thought process. I couldn’t imagine needing “work samples” from my 7 year old to get him into an advanced program. It seems like starting the treadmill way too early. We went with a parochial school and he did advanced math starting in 5th. No program is perfect, but we’re happy enough with what we have.

[Anonymous]

Lol at everyone would expect your kids to be in AAP because you’re both “double-Ivies.” The vast majority of my kids’ classmates have no idea where DH or I went to undergrad, grad school, or law school. We did not test prep and have never heard any kids brag about their test scores. My kids each know one or two kids who brag about AAP. I went to private school and knew tons of kids who bragged about money and any number of other things. So you aren’t avoiding bragging kids … but I’m glad you’re happy with your decision. We have loved FCPS.

[Anonymous]

I know exactly what OP means. After switching, I was relieved.

[Anonymous]

We tried that. But ultimately my child was bored and didn’t have a peer group in his private school. He was being used to tutor his classmates during all of 2nd grade, and we were paying $$$ for that privilege. Back to public for AAP next year.

We may reevaluate in middle/high school, but for now it’s our best option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anybody else? DH and I are both double-Ivies so everyone would expect our kids to be in AAP and I guess to an extent we would expect it ourselves. But we have no desire to test prep or see kids bragging about their test scores or how they’re in an advanced program or math class at such a young age. So we’ve opted out starting K. It won’t even be on the table. My kids can have fun being kids. Anyone else?

No, not really. My kids tested into a private, gifted school for elementary because they weren’t happy or challenged at a good private school. If an AAP program was available in our area, we would have jumped on it for our kids sake. They are both so much happier with other kids like themselves.

[Anonymous]

Really bright kids don’t enjoy being kids if they’re way ahead of their peers and not engaged in school, OP. Your kids are probably just average and a nice private school is good for them.

I’m a Stuyvesant grad (NYC specialized high school) after the equivalent of AAP elementary in Manhattan. Yes, some kids were stressed but most were happy just to be with kids like themselves and savor the academics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really bright kids don’t enjoy being kids if they’re way ahead of their peers and not engaged in school, OP. Your kids are probably just average and a nice private school is good for them.

I’m a Stuyvesant grad (NYC specialized high school) after the equivalent of AAP elementary in Manhattan. Yes, some kids were stressed but most were happy just to be with kids like themselves and savor the academics.

How old are your kids? The vast majority of kids in AAP are pretty average.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Really bright kids don’t enjoy being kids if they’re way ahead of their peers and not engaged in school, OP. Your kids are probably just average and a nice private school is good for them.

I’m a Stuyvesant grad (NYC specialized high school) after the equivalent of AAP elementary in Manhattan. Yes, some kids were stressed but most were happy just to be with kids like themselves and savor the academics.

How old are your kids? The vast majority of kids in AAP are pretty average.

And the vast majority in Stuy are above average, but certainly not gifted level.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anybody else? DH and I are both double-Ivies so everyone would expect our kids to be in AAP and I guess to an extent we would expect it ourselves. But we have no desire to test prep or see kids bragging about their test scores or how they’re in an advanced program or math class at such a young age. So we’ve opted out starting K. It won’t even be on the table. My kids can have fun being kids. Anyone else?

This is the right approach. Recent research has shown that when parents both attend at least two Ivy league schools, the prestige of those degrees is evident in DNA. A prestige gene affixes itself to various spots in the DNA helix, creating offspring that don't need to bother with AAP in public schools, and can be assured they will glide into the Ivy league themselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Really bright kids don’t enjoy being kids if they’re way ahead of their peers and not engaged in school, OP. Your kids are probably just average and a nice private school is good for them.

I’m a Stuyvesant grad (NYC specialized high school) after the equivalent of AAP elementary in Manhattan. Yes, some kids were stressed but most were happy just to be with kids like themselves and savor the academics.

How old are your kids? The vast majority of kids in AAP are pretty average.

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