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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello,

We are planning to move to Aldie, VA in next few months- July 2023. My kid is currently in AAP(4th grade), so we were wondering, what is the process to transfer him from current FCPS school (AAP) to newly relocated school in Aldie (Loudoun County Public school). Will that be a seamless one - I think based on the address , his school isBuffalo Trail Elementary School.

Any help on this very much appreciated. [/quote]

Your AAP student will be much more academically advanced that an LCPS "gifted" student.  LCPS gifted program consists of futura in elementary(4th & 5th) and spectrum (6th to 8th grade) in middle school, but both these are non-academic programs and nothing like AAP. They give the appearance of a competitive gifted & talented program by basing the admission first on NNAT and COGAT scores administered in 2nd and 3rd grades. But kids who dont score well on these tests, can also get into this program with a simple recommendation from the 3rd grade teacher, and about half of the kids get recommended into it.  Unlike AAP, kids may be enrolled in this program, but could be under-performing academically.

If you are looking for an AAP like advanced academic path, LCPS does not have one.  Most academically advanced kids enroll in outside enrichment programs, get involved with math, science and robotics competitions outside school,  and pursue TJ or AOS as their high school options. 
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You left out all of middle school there.  LCPS generally has more math acceleration than FCPS once you get to middle school.
The gifted program is not that easy.  My kid had good scores and still did not get in.  4th grade teacher said she would recommend him, but nothing happened.  Eventually got in with some extra testing in 5th grade after appeal.[/quote]

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