To the regular posters that love to come here to bash

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Completely agree with above poster. Who gives a whit about "back in the day"?

Sort of like Al Bundy's 4 touch downs in high school football.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Completely agree with above poster. Who gives a whit about "back in the day"?

Well, people who have older children who were in what was actually a very small program for gifted kids - GT. Now it's just a massive, slightly accelerated program for mainstream kids which only serves to divide schools that used to be communities. So I give more than just a "whit," because I'm tired of trying to explain to my child why there are so many more AAP kids at his school than GE. Because it's definitely not because all these kids are smarter than most Gen Ed kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Completely agree with above poster. Who gives a whit about "back in the day"?

Well, people who have older children who were in what was actually a very small program for gifted kids - GT. Now it's just a massive, slightly accelerated program for mainstream kids which only serves to divide schools that used to be communities. So I give more than just a "whit," because I'm tired of trying to explain to my child why there are so many more AAP kids at his school than GE. Because it's definitely not because all these kids are smarter than most Gen Ed kids.

Because the center takes children found eligible from several area schools, not just his. That is why.

Is your child really so preoccupied with the number of AAP vd Gen Ed kids at his school that he keeps asking you about it? I find that a little strange.

[Anonymous]

When there is a huge imbalance like 6 aap classrooms vs. 2 gened, yeah, it's noticeable

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Completely agree with above poster. Who gives a whit about "back in the day"?

Well, people who have older children who were in what was actually a very small program for gifted kids - GT. Now it's just a massive, slightly accelerated program for mainstream kids which only serves to divide schools that used to be communities. So I give more than just a "whit," because I'm tired of trying to explain to my child why there are so many more AAP kids at his school than GE. Because it's definitely not because all these kids are smarter than most Gen Ed kids.

Because the center takes children found eligible from several area schools, not just his. That is why.

Is your child really so preoccupied with the number of AAP vd Gen Ed kids at his school that he keeps asking you about it? I find that a little strange.

Really? When there are four AAP classes and only two Gen Ed in his grade, then yes - it's pretty much an "in-your-face" situation every day. He's certainly not the only child who has felt this gross imbalance; lots of parents have talked to the administration about it after hearing from their own children.

How would you like for your own child to feel inferior in his/her own school? Can you not put yourself in their places? It seems now it's the Gen Ed kids who will need to find "critical mass". Perhaps there should be centers for them, too.

[Anonymous]

I have 2 children in AAP and they don't talk about being in AAP - they just talk about "school". How is it "in your face" every day? Don't all the classes go about their business in a similar way? The AAP classes don't get any kind of preferential treatment, do they? At my kids school, all the classes mix for specials, lunch, recess, etc - it doesn't seem like a big deal who is in what class.

In 2nd grade, when friends leave for a center, I can see how this might cause questions, require explanations, etc - but on an ongoing basis?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have 2 children in AAP and they don't talk about being in AAP - they just talk about "school". How is it "in your face" every day? Don't all the classes go about their business in a similar way? The AAP classes don't get any kind of preferential treatment, do they? At my kids school, all the classes mix for specials, lunch, recess, etc - it doesn't seem like a big deal who is in what class.

In 2nd grade, when friends leave for a center, I can see how this might cause questions, require explanations, etc - but on an ongoing basis?

Your children are in AAP - the majority population at center schools. Enough said! Can you really not see that if they were instead in Gen Ed and were greatly outnumbered by AAP kids, they (and you!) might feel completely differently?

[Anonymous]

You're so cute thinking kids are treated the same...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're so cute thinking kids are treated the same...

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Completely agree with above poster. Who gives a whit about "back in the day"?

Well, people who have older children who were in what was actually a very small program for gifted kids - GT. Now it's just a massive, slightly accelerated program for mainstream kids which only serves to divide schools that used to be communities. So I give more than just a "whit," because I'm tired of trying to explain to my child why there are so many more AAP kids at his school than GE. Because it's definitely not because all these kids are smarter than most Gen Ed kids.

Because the center takes children found eligible from several area schools, not just his. That is why.

Is your child really so preoccupied with the number of AAP vd Gen Ed kids at his school that he keeps asking you about it? I find that a little strange.

Really? When there are four AAP classes and only two Gen Ed in his grade, then yes - it's pretty much an "in-your-face" situation every day. He's certainly not the only child who has felt this gross imbalance; lots of parents have talked to the administration about it after hearing from their own children.

How would you like for your own child to feel inferior in his/her own school? Can you not put yourself in their places? It seems now it's the Gen Ed kids who will need to find "critical mass". Perhaps there should be centers for them, too.

+1 preach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're so cute thinking kids are treated the same...

You are so messed up in the head for perpetuating the idea that they are not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous[b wrote:]I have 2 children in AAP [/b]and they don't talk about being in AAP - they just talk about "school". How is it "in your face" every day? Don't all the classes go about their business in a similar way? The AAP classes don't get any kind of preferential treatment, do they? At my kids school, all the classes mix for specials, lunch, recess, etc - it doesn't seem like a big deal who is in what class.

In 2nd grade, when friends leave for a center, I can see how this might cause questions, require explanations, etc - but on an ongoing basis?

The Haves and Have Nots. And the Haves never get it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You're so cute thinking kids are treated the same...

You are so messed up in the head for perpetuating the idea that they are not.

Anyone who thinks all kids in FCPS are treated the same has never experienced AAP and Gen Ed.

[Anonymous]

I guess I don't get it. I don't see some big red carpet laid out for AAP students. Just an accelerated curriculum. Not broadcast on the school intercom everyday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You're so cute thinking kids are treated the same...

You are so messed up in the head for perpetuating the idea that they are not.

Anyone who thinks all kids in FCPS are treated the same has never experienced AAP and Gen Ed.

Elaborate please.