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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that the holistic curriculum is more ideal.  I think the issue with whether FFX AAP is a gifted program is due to the quadrupling in size over the last 15 years, and the subsequent lowering of standards.  Many on this forum seem to be arguing that AAP is only slightly more advanced than gen ed and has been watered down.  [/quote]

The IQ entry in the pool for the centers has stayed roughly at 132 for a long time (before and during the past 15 years), 130 is the threshold designated gifted by most programs.   Parents can appeal, but, it's a fairly small amount--and the average score in the centers remains well over 132 (there was an evaluation done a couple years ago that included identification stats/processes--and most appeals  either are 1-2 points away or include a private IQ test that put child near or above threshold). Whether the curricula has been watered down or not is a matter of opinion, but the entry requirements and profile of identified students of any center are similar to other high quality gifted programs.    [/quote]

Parents can refer their children with scores less than 132.  About 20% of FCPS kids are in AAP Level IV.  Only about 10% are in the pool, so at least half of the kids in AAP were not in pool and did not have a score above 132.  I know anecdata is not data, but all of the kids I know in AAP had scores around 120.  Parents at my bus stop are overly open about their kids' scores.   :shock:  Someone should do a FOIA on the admission scores, so we could lay to rest the argument of what the median scores are for AAP students.[/quote]

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