Thoughts on Deal for Gifted Kid
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Anonymous
Right, so there are many gifted kids at Deal. OPs child will fit right in. |
Anonymous
| OP: Your child is not gifted. Many apply, few are called. Give your kid a break and don't label them. Also, don't assume a huge MS like Deal should accommodate one of many prodigies. If you want prodigy attention, they will be challenged at Deal but if you want special attention yourself, for yourself, NO DCPS will satisfy you. However, your bright kid may learn to get along in the world by staying. |
Anonymous
| OP: Given the definitions going back and forth, let me just say that I wanted to make sure my child would be challenged. She's currently taking 7th grade classes in 6th grade. She's been labeled "gifted" at her current school but I realize after watching the conversations here that different people have different definitions for this label. We are not looking for "special attention" but I don't want her slumped in her chair bored. Sounds like most kids at Deal are working above grade level and that she will fit right in. Thanks for everyone who gave constructive comments. |
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As a parent of a child heading to Deal who has tested FSIQ 130+ on the WISC, I appreciate the question and pity those who snark. Having a gifted kid isn't always easy - they can be more difficult to parent and there is plenty of worry about what school experiences are right for them. There is a ton of academic literature on how to educate gifted kids, their tendencies towards underachievement, the higher correlation with learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, etc., and issues with relating to peers. Just because our kids can memorize math facts better than others doesn't mean that we parents can't have legitimate concerns about their education (and happiness).
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Anonymous
Hear hear |
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Deal offers strong math options including double period math for students who are really ahead (in other words geometry in 7th grade). Not many opt for this when it is offered because it means giving up art and music, so think hard about how gifted your child needs to be! They also offer strong resources for students in need of catch up help at the other end. At least half the 8th grade is taking 9th grade math (Geometry) and started on this trajectory when they entered in 6th.
The English reading tests they do both at the beginning and end of the year that place students in reading levels often have students scored at a 10-12th grade level, therefore the reading choices reflect these abilities pretty generally and teachers have access to these scores. Foreign language options are taught at an aggressive pace placing A students in level 3 of their language in high school. Chinese is particularly challenging if you have a student who is interested. Period 8 classes are offered in non-standard subjects such as programming, finance, geography, forensics and can add additional challenge. These program offerings change every 15 weeks or so and meet once a week after the end of the school day. |
Anonymous
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Sounds like heaven!
WWYD if your math wiz is a musician? |
Anonymous
Relax and be thankful you have a great kid. |
Anonymous
ha ha - right, good scheduling conflict to have. But want I'm asking is whether taking music is worth missing the math opportunity, or are there other opportunities for band/orchestra that you can do and still take the advanced math? TIA (I didn't go to a school with all these options, so it's new ground for me to help DC navigate). |
Anonymous
Dude, this isn't the definition of profoundly gifted. |
Anonymous
| There are other after and before school options for band, choir, etc. |