LEMON ROAD AAP CENTER

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

"We"? If your child can't handle the work on her own, she is placed in the wrong class.

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

"We"? If your child can't handle the work on her own, she is placed in the wrong class.

Most of the kids in the class can't handle the work on their own. I've witnessed it myself. Giving children just a topic with no guidance on what to research or help during a project is just not productive for 3rd graders. Reading books without doing anything active while they are being read and then expecting them to write something creative about them afterwards is not productive. As an example, my child was asked to research a country and produce a paper or poster on the country without any other information. No worksheets to fill out to help guide the children. Huge 100-300 page books given to them to research. Our school actually gives this type of thing to all their kids, AAP and non-AAP. I'm not sure what it is - flipped classroom? Whatever it is, we don't like it and are looking to move. Lemon Road works with our commutes.

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

"We"? If your child can't handle the work on her own, she is placed in the wrong class.

I don't have any interest in having a debate about whether my child is in the wrong class or not. We will decide that for ourselves. So far the teacher thinks everything is peachy, but we disagree because we see the kids floundering. I also have no interest in having a debate about our child's current school. We would like to try out Lemon Road and I would like to find out more about these teachers who others have said are amazing. What makes them amazing and how do they structure their classrooms? How is the curriculum structured? All schools are different.

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

"We"? If your child can't handle the work on her own, she is placed in the wrong class.

I don't have any interest in having a debate about whether my child is in the wrong class or not. We will decide that for ourselves. So far the teacher thinks everything is peachy, but we disagree because we see the kids floundering. I also have no interest in having a debate about our child's current school. We would like to try out Lemon Road and I would like to find out more about these teachers who others have said are amazing. What makes them amazing and how do they structure their classrooms? How is the curriculum structured? All schools are different.

The Lemon Road principal seems to be trying too hard, calling AAP "a unique program for unique students" and claiming the eligible kids from Shrevewood and Westgate need to be at Lemon Road. Maybe you love hearing that stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=UYWmc6ZgM0k

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

"We"? If your child can't handle the work on her own, she is placed in the wrong class.

I don't have any interest in having a debate about whether my child is in the wrong class or not. We will decide that for ourselves. So far the teacher thinks everything is peachy, but we disagree because we see the kids floundering. I also have no interest in having a debate about our child's current school. We would like to try out Lemon Road and I would like to find out more about these teachers who others have said are amazing. What makes them amazing and how do they structure their classrooms? How is the curriculum structured? All schools are different.

The Lemon Road principal seems to be trying too hard, calling AAP "a unique program for unique students" and claiming the eligible kids from Shrevewood and Westgate need to be at Lemon Road. Maybe you love hearing that stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=UYWmc6ZgM0k

This video was helpful, but not for the reasons you mentioned. It seems like there is as lot of hands on work. I could care less about what the Lemon Road principal claims as long as the person is receptive to parents who are at the school. I'm sure he's just marketing to get more kids to choose the center and trying to combat those obnoxious Haycock parents who wouldn't dare send their children anywhere else. I also could care less about labels. I'm just interested in Lemon Road's curriculum and teachers. Please only respond if you have information on this school's teachers and curriculum.

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

"We"? If your child can't handle the work on her own, she is placed in the wrong class.

I don't have any interest in having a debate about whether my child is in the wrong class or not. We will decide that for ourselves. So far the teacher thinks everything is peachy, but we disagree because we see the kids floundering. I also have no interest in having a debate about our child's current school. We would like to try out Lemon Road and I would like to find out more about these teachers who others have said are amazing. What makes them amazing and how do they structure their classrooms? How is the curriculum structured? All schools are different.

The Lemon Road principal seems to be trying too hard, calling AAP "a unique program for unique students" and claiming the eligible kids from Shrevewood and Westgate need to be at Lemon Road. Maybe you love hearing that stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=UYWmc6ZgM0k

This video was helpful, but not for the reasons you mentioned. It seems like there is as lot of hands on work. I could care less about what the Lemon Road principal claims as long as the person is receptive to parents who are at the school. I'm sure he's just marketing to get more kids to choose the center and trying to combat those obnoxious Haycock parents who wouldn't dare send their children anywhere else. I also could care less about labels. I'm just interested in Lemon Road's curriculum and teachers. Please only respond if you have information on this school's teachers and curriculum.

Wow, maybe you should stay away if this is how you feel.

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

"We"? If your child can't handle the work on her own, she is placed in the wrong class.

I don't have any interest in having a debate about whether my child is in the wrong class or not. We will decide that for ourselves. So far the teacher thinks everything is peachy, but we disagree because we see the kids floundering. I also have no interest in having a debate about our child's current school. We would like to try out Lemon Road and I would like to find out more about these teachers who others have said are amazing. What makes them amazing and how do they structure their classrooms? How is the curriculum structured? All schools are different.

The Lemon Road principal seems to be trying too hard, calling AAP "a unique program for unique students" and claiming the eligible kids from Shrevewood and Westgate need to be at Lemon Road. Maybe you love hearing that stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=UYWmc6ZgM0k

This video was helpful, but not for the reasons you mentioned. It seems like there is as lot of hands on work. I could care less about what the Lemon Road principal claims as long as the person is receptive to parents who are at the school. I'm sure he's just marketing to get more kids to choose the center and trying to combat those obnoxious Haycock parents who wouldn't dare send their children anywhere else. I also could care less about labels. I'm just interested in Lemon Road's curriculum and teachers. Please only respond if you have information on this school's teachers and curriculum.

Wow, maybe you should stay away if this is how you feel.

You have now made quips 4 times without giving any information on Lemon Road. Your quips are of no help to anyone. Please stop responding unless you have information on Lemon Road.

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Wow, that video shows a disheveled, loud, free-for-all classroom. And why is there a sofa in the class?

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

"We"? If your child can't handle the work on her own, she is placed in the wrong class.

I don't have any interest in having a debate about whether my child is in the wrong class or not. We will decide that for ourselves. So far the teacher thinks everything is peachy, but we disagree because we see the kids floundering. I also have no interest in having a debate about our child's current school. We would like to try out Lemon Road and I would like to find out more about these teachers who others have said are amazing. What makes them amazing and how do they structure their classrooms? How is the curriculum structured? All schools are different.

The Lemon Road principal seems to be trying too hard, calling AAP "a unique program for unique students" and claiming the eligible kids from Shrevewood and Westgate need to be at Lemon Road. Maybe you love hearing that stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=UYWmc6ZgM0k

Shrevewood created a video just like that 2 years ago when they were kicking off their center, so get a grip.

The principal is trying to attract students, simply put. Why wouldn't he? That is...um....his job. He is trying to point out the difference between a center and a LLIV. Staying at base school vs. being with a larger group of level IV students. Comfort of the known vs. a new school. He needs to point out the difference because that is what parents want to know - WHY should they pick the center?

It is a great program. The projects are appropriate and completely within the scope of the students, without much parent input needed. After all, that is what they should be. These are students projects, not parent projects! There is a lot of hands-on learning, which I like. If a child experiences something, they are more likely to learn something from it.

I, for one, like the center because there is a larger group of AAP students overall, leading to teacher cooperation vertically and horizontally with in the program. It also allows for more afterschool STEM activities when you have more STEM oriented kids, and frankly STEM oriented parents to help run the activities. (My kids are very STEM oriented - so this meant something for me.)

Honestly, if FCPS would just implement the AAP curriculum in all of the classrooms in the district like some pyramids already have, then it wouldn't even be an issue....but until then, this is what we have....

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

"We"? If your child can't handle the work on her own, she is placed in the wrong class.

I don't have any interest in having a debate about whether my child is in the wrong class or not. We will decide that for ourselves. So far the teacher thinks everything is peachy, but we disagree because we see the kids floundering. I also have no interest in having a debate about our child's current school. We would like to try out Lemon Road and I would like to find out more about these teachers who others have said are amazing. What makes them amazing and how do they structure their classrooms? How is the curriculum structured? All schools are different.

The Lemon Road principal seems to be trying too hard, calling AAP "a unique program for unique students" and claiming the eligible kids from Shrevewood and Westgate need to be at Lemon Road. Maybe you love hearing that stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=UYWmc6ZgM0k

Shrevewood created a video just like that 2 years ago when they were kicking off their center, so get a grip.

The principal is trying to attract students, simply put. Why wouldn't he? That is...um....his job. He is trying to point out the difference between a center and a LLIV. Staying at base school vs. being with a larger group of level IV students. Comfort of the known vs. a new school. He needs to point out the difference because that is what parents want to know - WHY should they pick the center?

It is a great program. The projects are appropriate and completely within the scope of the students, without much parent input needed. After all, that is what they should be. These are students projects, not parent projects! There is a lot of hands-on learning, which I like. If a child experiences something, they are more likely to learn something from it.

I, for one, like the center because there is a larger group of AAP students overall, leading to teacher cooperation vertically and horizontally with in the program. It also allows for more afterschool STEM activities when you have more STEM oriented kids, and frankly STEM oriented parents to help run the activities. (My kids are very STEM oriented - so this meant something for me.)

Honestly, if FCPS would just implement the AAP curriculum in all of the classrooms in the district like some pyramids already have, then it wouldn't even be an issue....but until then, this is what we have....

Basically we are looking for teachers who are involved with the students and prepare good lessons. Hands on learning can be good or bad. It's good if it's done along with other types of learning. If everything is hands on and nothing comes home, there is no way for parents to see their children's progress.

[Anonymous]

I think in aap your child will be shielded from the low achieving farm and esol children.

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Is the consensus that the addition of Local Level IV to Shrevewood and Westgate will keep Lemon Road from reaching and maintaining a critical mass of AAP students?

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

Oh my goodness, you are way to involved. I have no idea what kind of projects my kids did in AAP because even at grade 3, they did them.

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Anonymous wrote:What do you think of the projects that are given out? Are they well structured? We've noticed some AAP centers are extremely open ended with their projects. As an example, they give an assignment in very vague terms and then expect the kids to be very creative with their presentation. Our child enjoys being challenged but at 3rd grade still needs a bit of structure. Instead of being told to write a paper about a subject and just being given some books, we'd like our child to be given similar examples or a form to fill out as an outline before writing a paper on the subject.

Can anyone answer this question? We are tired of the open ended assignments with no structure. I guess we're looking for an advanced academic program, not a gifted free for all one. How does Lemon Road measure up?

"We"? If your child can't handle the work on her own, she is placed in the wrong class.

I don't have any interest in having a debate about whether my child is in the wrong class or not. We will decide that for ourselves. So far the teacher thinks everything is peachy, but we disagree because we see the kids floundering. I also have no interest in having a debate about our child's current school. We would like to try out Lemon Road and I would like to find out more about these teachers who others have said are amazing. What makes them amazing and how do they structure their classrooms? How is the curriculum structured? All schools are different.

The Lemon Road principal seems to be trying too hard, calling AAP "a unique program for unique students" and claiming the eligible kids from Shrevewood and Westgate need to be at Lemon Road. Maybe you love hearing that stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=UYWmc6ZgM0k

Shrevewood created a video just like that 2 years ago when they were kicking off their center, so get a grip.

The principal is trying to attract students, simply put. Why wouldn't he? That is...um....his job. He is trying to point out the difference between a center and a LLIV. Staying at base school vs. being with a larger group of level IV students. Comfort of the known vs. a new school. He needs to point out the difference because that is what parents want to know - WHY should they pick the center?

It is a great program. The projects are appropriate and completely within the scope of the students, without much parent input needed. After all, that is what they should be. These are students projects, not parent projects! There is a lot of hands-on learning, which I like. If a child experiences something, they are more likely to learn something from it.

I, for one, like the center because there is a larger group of AAP students overall, leading to teacher cooperation vertically and horizontally with in the program. It also allows for more afterschool STEM activities when you have more STEM oriented kids, and frankly STEM oriented parents to help run the activities. (My kids are very STEM oriented - so this meant something for me.)

Honestly, if FCPS would just implement the AAP curriculum in all of the classrooms in the district like some pyramids already have, then it wouldn't even be an issue....but until then, this is what we have....

Basically we are looking for teachers who are involved with the students and prepare good lessons. Hands on learning can be good or bad. It's good if it's done along with other types of learning. If everything is hands on and nothing comes home, there is no way for parents to see their children's progress.

You can find that at practically every elementary school in FCPS. Why not head to your local one and stop overthinking this? It's GRADE school.