Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the information, she had GBRS of 10, so I am planning to appeal by giving WISC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter bombed on the COGAT and got 115. She took the WISC and got 136. Will the WISC score overcome such a low COGAT score?

I think 136 is high enough. Also depends on sub scores, if certain ones are above 130 then it's a good chance. GL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What score do you need on WISC to get in to AAP?

140

140 means you are in the safe zone for sure but above 130 have also got in. There is a list of scores from previous years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi,

Could some one give me suggestion..

My daughter got 149 in NNAT and 128 in COGAT and we are not sure about the GBRS that provided by the school teacher.
But today we got letter saying my daughter didn't get picked in GT program for 2016-17,

What are my options? I know we have option appeal the decision,
Could some one give me an idea
What information I need to appeal?
Do my daughter need to go for additional tests to prove?
Does it help to get into GT if we appeal?

Thanks

I suggest you start a new thread to get more views to your post and questions.

2016-17??!!! and you can apply now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi,

Could some one give me suggestion..

My daughter got 149 in NNAT and 128 in COGAT and we are not sure about the GBRS that provided by the school teacher.
But today we got letter saying my daughter didn't get picked in GT program for 2016-17,

What are my options? I know we have option appeal the decision,
Could some one give me an idea
What information I need to appeal?
Do my daughter need to go for additional tests to prove?
Does it help to get into GT if we appeal?

Thanks

I suggest you start a new thread to get more views to your post and questions.

2016-17??!!! and you can apply now?

[Anonymous]

Sorry, Its my mistake, it is for 2015-16

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just want to vent for a minute. My DS is a rising 5th grader and is in AAP Level 4. He's a very bright kid, and has needed the extra challenge to be successful (he was having problems with reading in class, not paying attention, etc. in first and second grade). This year, my DD is going through the AAP process. Her scores on the CogAT and NNAT were nearly the same as her brother's (about 128 on each--his verbal subtest on the CogAt was over 150, which put him in the pool his year), but this year, her almost identical scores did not get DD in the pool. I parent referred her, and when she didn't get in, appealed her with a WISC score (130 FS; 132 VC; 129 PR; WM 113; 115 PS). Her GBRS is 10. Having watched my son for 2 years, I believe that she can do the work, and I don't want her to believe she is "less smart" than her brother. I have been amazed how many people, on this board and in real life, have mean things to say about parents who AAP appeal-- although I am certainly not out in the community advertising that we are. I am not trying to push my daughter into an ivy league college and I don't need the bragging rights-- my kids are amazing, smart funny, kind little people no matter what their academic label. And I don't think I am trying to get a second bite at the apple for her, or some sort of unfair advantage. The psychologist who tested her said that the WISC (esp. Verbal reasoning) is a much better indicator of academic success than the CogAT, or especially the NNAT (which apparrently people are "prepping" their kids for), but that the County can't afford to individually administer the WISC to all 2nd graders. I just want to make sure that whoever makes her decison has the information they need to make a good one. So, why the hating on parents who appeal AAP decisions? Some of us are more interested in making sure our kids are properly placed, than we are in bragging at the pool this summer. And who doesn't want to make sure that their child is placed in the appropriate classroom for their learning style?

You are paying a psychologist... Appeal and I wish you luck. I assume kids get 'in' based on the # of spots a school has to fill. The district asked for the decision mid May. They probably take the center spots that are left open by those choosing to stay at their base school and probably some they left floating and fill them with those that appealed. Our center school knew at orientation the # of AAP classes they would have next fall. Assuming that, there would not be a set score used to revers denials and asking an opinion is pointless. Meaning it is a numbers game. I assume this based on how many 130's are posted here as denied. There was probably simply enough in their peer group with much higher scores filling up the seats in AAP.

[Anonymous]

Quick question..

My daughter is in 5th. Made a referral in Feb and dint get in. Appealing for the first time ever. Has GBRS of 12 and WISC FSI of 126. Report is straight 4s. She dint get in thru the the recent parent referral in February. Not sure why she dint make it earlier. What are the chances with the appeal? Thank You.

[Anonymous]

It's a crap shoot. You need to add in new information. GL

[Anonymous]

Made a parent referral in January. DD was not accepted.

Took WIsc FSI of 126, GBRS of 12 and report is 4s.

Appealing, first time ever. What are the chances?

[Anonymous]

There are no fixed slots for AAP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Made a parent referral in January. DD was not accepted.

Took WIsc FSI of 126, GBRS of 12 and report is 4s.

Appealing, first time ever. What are the chances?

A 12 GBRS is OK, but not outstanding. a WISC 126 is actually pretty low border line. I'm guessing you would need at least a 130 unless you have some other outstanding material (or a 16 GBRS).

There have been some exceptions, but you pretty much need at least a 130 WISC to get in barring other new information.

[Anonymous]

Threaten to sue and your child will get in to AAP. Aart here....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Threaten to sue and your child will get in to AAP. Aart here....

Liar.

[Anonymous]

Two back pp. If your child has a record comparable to any child who got in, fcps will accept on appeal and definitely if you as parent threaten to sue.