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[quote=Anonymous]My dc is a fourth grader at Barnsley and we are happy with our decision.  the logistics are a challenge but not an impossible one.  I work part time so I drop off and pick up just so that dc's school day is not too long.  Barnsley has a before and after care program and some of dc's classmates use that.  You could call the MCPS transportation department and find out what the bus route might be like for your child
For dc, the biggest benefit has been having a comparable peer group.  there are lots of children just like dc - bright, social, curious and ready for challenge.  Most kids are reading at high school level and quite a few are above that.  the curriculum is similar to what you might find at your home school but they go into more depth and detail.  There is more work but very little is "busy" work.  The expectations seem to be higher as well and I have been impressed by the high standard dc's teacher expects dc to attain in writing.  I agree with what the previous posters have said although I would caution against sending a child who has difficulty focusing because this could cause a lot of frustration.  There is a lot of work and if they can't complete it at school, they have to bring it home.
As far as the application process is concerned - we hardly did anything.  There is an application - very brief and I wrote two sentences on why I thought dc might benefit from a HGC.  The teachers do have to recommend the child but I really get the impression that the decisive factor is their test scores on the test they take in January.  
Bottom line they are looking for a child who:
1.  Has the test scores which indicate ability to handle the curriculum
2.  Has the personality and study skills to cope with the work load, higher expectations and the many group projects
3.  Has needs which are currently unmet in the home school
Hope that helps[/quote]

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