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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a bright, verbal kid with a sunny disposition who did really well on the WPSSI-III.

When looking at schools we have emphasized community over academics.  Now I'm worried that these schools won't see us as a good fit based on the test scores.

I'm also worried I'm doing DC a disservice by not considering stronger academic program.  I don't want DC to be the smartest kid in the class or the fastest learner.

(I'm totally overthinking this...)[/quote]

My DC was at about 140 and there was always one or two kids on her level in each class each year. They go to great pains to "balance the class". I think Sidwell differentiates in reading and math earlier( 3rd or 4th grade) whereas  most other DC privates ( usually happens in 6th or 7th grade) , but am not sure. Thee is a rub for gifted children, there are so few of them that unless you send them to a magnet MS or HS ( TPMS , Blair HS or TJ ) they will always be the brightest and you will have to wonder if they have had as many opportunities offered them as they could have used. Look into CTY at Hopkins and Davidson Institute for providing learning opportunities if your child has IQ 140 or above, has several subset scores of 18 or higher or any one subset score of 19 on the WISC IV. Best of Luck.[/quote]

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