AAP Appeal Results Thread (now that decisions are out)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Some aggrieved parents think it is easier to get into centers in the poor/lower middle class areas.

Not particularly aggrieved, but it makes sense to me that some centers would be easier to get into than others (that includes DD’s).

No it doesn't. The selection and appeals are handled centrally, not by each school.

[Anonymous]

I understand that. But every application identifies a child’s base school. It’s easy enough to use that information in the decision making process.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I understand that. But every application identifies a child’s base school. It’s easy enough to use that information in the decision making process.

MCPS explicitly does this. FCPS doesn't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand that. But every application identifies a child’s base school. It’s easy enough to use that information in the decision making process.

MCPS explicitly does this. FCPS doesn't.

I’m 99.9% sure the FCPS packet identifies the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand that. But every application identifies a child’s base school. It’s easy enough to use that information in the decision making process.

MCPS explicitly does this. FCPS doesn't.

I’m 99.9% sure the FCPS packet identifies the school.

The base school is listed in the packet. So the committee can compare candidates from the same school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
MCPS explicitly does this. FCPS doesn't.

We submitted the referral for DD, coming in from private school. This form is submitted with it, and I presume, there is an equivalent for FCPS students.

https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/AAPLevelIVSummarySheet.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Some aggrieved parents think it is easier to get into centers in the poor/lower middle class areas.

Not particularly aggrieved, but it makes sense to me that some centers would be easier to get into than others (that includes DD’s).

No kidding. Each center is going to have a range of students per grade that is ideal. If they get too few, they will lack a proper cohort and may have to get rid of an AAP classroom. If they get too many, they might end up being even more overcrowded or having to hire an extra AAP teacher. I think the central panel is aware of how many kids they'd like to accept for AAP for each center, what percent of kids remain at the base schools for LLIV, and how to get as close as possible to that ideal number. My local center has roughly the same number of kids entering 3rd grade each year. It seems a bit improbable than out of a pool of 600 or so kids, around 90 attend the center each year. I also think that many kids who are exceptionally borderline (low 120s test scores and only slightly above grade level) get in at the local center.

I don't want to sound tinfoil hat with this, but none of us really know how the process works. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they admit the kids who need AAP, and then backfill with borderline kids until they reach their target number for each center.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Some aggrieved parents think it is easier to get into centers in the poor/lower middle class areas.

Not particularly aggrieved, but it makes sense to me that some centers would be easier to get into than others (that includes DD’s).

No kidding. Each center is going to have a range of students per grade that is ideal. If they get too few, they will lack a proper cohort and may have to get rid of an AAP classroom. If they get too many, they might end up being even more overcrowded or having to hire an extra AAP teacher. I think the central panel is aware of how many kids they'd like to accept for AAP for each center, what percent of kids remain at the base schools for LLIV, and how to get as close as possible to that ideal number. My local center has roughly the same number of kids entering 3rd grade each year. It seems a bit improbable than out of a pool of 600 or so kids, around 90 attend the center each year. I also think that many kids who are exceptionally borderline (low 120s test scores and only slightly above grade level) get in at the local center.

I don't want to sound tinfoil hat with this, but none of us really know how the process works. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they admit the kids who need AAP, and then backfill with borderline kids until they reach their target number for each center.

I'm so sorry your rich AAP kid has to share the same program with my poor AAP kid. No doubt we're all just "backfill." I hope your kid won't catch cooties.

Seriously. You're an ass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Some aggrieved parents think it is easier to get into centers in the poor/lower middle class areas.

Not particularly aggrieved, but it makes sense to me that some centers would be easier to get into than others (that includes DD’s).

No kidding. Each center is going to have a range of students per grade that is ideal. If they get too few, they will lack a proper cohort and may have to get rid of an AAP classroom. If they get too many, they might end up being even more overcrowded or having to hire an extra AAP teacher. I think the central panel is aware of how many kids they'd like to accept for AAP for each center, what percent of kids remain at the base schools for LLIV, and how to get as close as possible to that ideal number. My local center has roughly the same number of kids entering 3rd grade each year. It seems a bit improbable than out of a pool of 600 or so kids, around 90 attend the center each year. I also think that many kids who are exceptionally borderline (low 120s test scores and only slightly above grade level) get in at the local center.

I don't want to sound tinfoil hat with this, but none of us really know how the process works. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they admit the kids who need AAP, and then backfill with borderline kids until they reach their target number for each center.

I'm so sorry your rich AAP kid has to share the same program with my poor AAP kid. No doubt we're all just "backfill." I hope your kid won't catch cooties.

Seriously. You're an ass.

Projecting much? No one is even talking about rich or poor kids. If your AAP kid scored maybe a 120 on each test and is barely above grade level, then you have to admit that the kid was very borderline for admission and probably isn't any better than many of the top kids in gen ed. I'll freely admit that my older child in AAP was borderline. Her test scores were high 120s, and she's only about one year above grade level. And yet she's still in the middle of the pack of AAP kids. I have no idea why my kid as well as all of these other kids were admitted to AAP and told that they weren't educable at the base school, other than that they provide a cohort for the kids who actually need AAP services.

[Anonymous]

Hi ,
My kid got In , in the appeal and we sent the confirmation form to the listed address in the AAP letter. How would I know if the letter had reached them? Should I be checking with some one? School AART ? Please let me know