My 4 Yr Old Son's FSIQ is 131, Now What?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, it's not semantics. The tests they use don't measure IQ score so you can't say that 10% of FCPS kids have an IQ in the 98 percentile or higher based on the CoGAT testing/GT admissions percentages.

I'm sure there is a correlation between CogAT and IQ but not a direct correlation. A child can score 130 on the CogAT and have an IQ of 145 or that child can have an IQ of 125.....there is no direct correlation, (ie., CogAT SAS score of 130 doesn't equal WISC IQ score of 130)

They both measure "cognitive ability," regardless of any "PC" descriptions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! Does this Feynman booster EVER stop???

What is your direct experience with the school may I ask. All of the actual parents who post seem very pleased with their children's education at Feynman.

Not the PP you quoted, but I'm less confident than you apparently are that actual parents (plural) have been posting (vs one parent, administrator/owner, PR person, etc.) about Feynman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For FCPS, 10%.

Proof of this claim? TIA.

these numbers are on the FCPS website. Division wide numbers are also available to the public.

local level 4 or GT or AAP:
Sprin hill-no other schools attend
http://schoolprofiles.fcps.edu/schlprfl/f?p=108:13:8825808867671178:::0_CURRENT_SCHOOL_ID:018

Colvin Run-gets some from great Falls elementary
http://schoolprofiles.fcps.edu/schlprfl/f?p=108:13:4985106603689593:::0_CURRENT_SCHOOL_ID:017

great Falls elementary-add all numbers up with colvin run to get totals for the 2 areas-some might get a bus
http://schoolprofiles.fcps.edu/schlprfl/f?p=108:13:219266698585718:::0_CURRENT_SCHOOL_ID:297

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! Does this Feynman booster EVER stop???

What is your direct experience with the school may I ask. All of the actual parents who post seem very pleased with their children's education at Feynman.

Not the PP you quoted, but I'm less confident than you apparently are that actual parents (plural) have been posting (vs one parent, administrator/owner, PR person, etc.) about Feynman.

I'm another Feynman parent who posts here and yes, there are several of us. I'm not sure why it is hard to imagine that parents of a new school are trying to get the word out about what a great place it is. We are all very invested in the school's success. If you are still skeptical but are genuinely interested in the school for your child I would suggest you call the school and ask for parent references. I'm sure any of us would be happy to speak with you directly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! Does this Feynman booster EVER stop???

What is your direct experience with the school may I ask. All of the actual parents who post seem very pleased with their children's education at Feynman.

Not the PP you quoted, but I'm less confident than you apparently are that actual parents (plural) have been posting (vs one parent, administrator/owner, PR person, etc.) about Feynman.

I'm another Feynman parent who posts here and yes, there are several of us. I'm not sure why it is hard to imagine that parents of a new school are trying to get the word out about what a great place it is. We are all very invested in the school's success. If you are still skeptical but are genuinely interested in the school for your child I would suggest you call the school and ask for parent references. I'm sure any of us would be happy to speak with you directly.

NP here. It's just that you all sound like an advertisement. You - or the other parents/staff/marketers - might want to tone down your over the top, slightly nauseating, all too frequent posts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! Does this Feynman booster EVER stop???

What is your direct experience with the school may I ask. All of the actual parents who post seem very pleased with their children's education at Feynman.

Not the PP you quoted, but I'm less confident than you apparently are that actual parents (plural) have been posting (vs one parent, administrator/owner, PR person, etc.) about Feynman.

I'm another Feynman parent who posts here and yes, there are several of us. I'm not sure why it is hard to imagine that parents of a new school are trying to get the word out about what a great place it is. We are all very invested in the school's success. If you are still skeptical but are genuinely interested in the school for your child I would suggest you call the school and ask for parent references. I'm sure any of us would be happy to speak with you directly.

NP here. It's just that you all sound like an advertisement. You - or the other parents/staff/marketers - might want to tone down your over the top, slightly nauseating, all too frequent posts.

I agree wholeheartedly. Every thread on these boards turns into a Feynman thread! These Feynman posts are too positive. And furthermore, the parent reviews of Feynman over on the North Potomac Patch are too positive. Parents should post either negative or, at best, neutral information about their children's schools. Parents should be writing about whether their child will have a difficult adjustment at the next level, or whether the tuition is justified, or whether they themselves will fit in with the crowd. Come on Feynmanians, embrace your inner Debbie Downers and get with the program!

[Anonymous]

Well, you both are entitled to your opinion. Now that you've shared it I hope you feel better and won't feel the need to share it again.

I don't believe Feynman School's postings are any more frequent or over the top than many of the posts about other schools in general. I wouldn't be surprised though if someone decides to compile the data into an excel sheet and post it here to disprove my assertion.

Our experience with the school has been a positive one and we are sharing that fact. I hope you take my posting in the lighthearted manner in which it was intended.

Have a good one!

[Anonymous]

Given that there are like 12 kids currently at Feynman, the posts do seem pretty frequent. And they're generally effusive without much substance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Given that there are like 12 kids currently at Feynman, the posts do seem pretty frequent. And they're generally effusive without much substance.

I don't agree. You seem to be particularly and disproportionately sensitive to our posts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Given that there are like 12 kids currently at Feynman, the posts do seem pretty frequent. And they're generally effusive without much substance.

NP here. I agree with this. No one can stop the Feynman people from posting, but I can warn you that your posts make me less interested in the school rather than more. Maybe you should consider turning down the volume some.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given that there are like 12 kids currently at Feynman, the posts do seem pretty frequent. And they're generally effusive without much substance.

NP here. I agree with this. No one can stop the Feynman people from posting, but I can warn you that your posts make me less interested in the school rather than more. Maybe you should consider turning down the volume some.

Well, we have had many parents visit the school based on the activity here. Our posts may be turning you off but you seem to be a minority. Thanks for your input though.

[Anonymous]

Yes but what was his APGAR score? My son got perfect 10s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given that there are like 12 kids currently at Feynman, the posts do seem pretty frequent. And they're generally effusive without much substance.

NP here. I agree with this. No one can stop the Feynman people from posting, but I can warn you that your posts make me less interested in the school rather than more. Maybe you should consider turning down the volume some.

Well, we have had many parents visit the school based on the activity here. Our posts may be turning you off but you seem to be a minority. Thanks for your input though.

So it's a successful PR campaign?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given that there are like 12 kids currently at Feynman, the posts do seem pretty frequent. And they're generally effusive without much substance.

NP here. I agree with this. No one can stop the Feynman people from posting, but I can warn you that your posts make me less interested in the school rather than more. Maybe you should consider turning down the volume some.

Hard to believe you're actually a NP.

Either way, "I can warn you...?" Please. If you were at all interested in Feynman you would just go to an open house or set up a tour, like a normal person. Instead you'd rather sit online and bean-count posts? Wow, I'm sure the AD is crying a river.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given that there are like 12 kids currently at Feynman, the posts do seem pretty frequent. And they're generally effusive without much substance.

I don't agree. You seem to be particularly and disproportionately sensitive to our posts.

No, but PP may be sensitive to your disproportionate posting.