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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ours chose horrible work samples and clearly had no idea what the committee was looking for. She also had no idea what the criteria was for checking the advanced boxes — yet, she was on the local committee making those determinations. I have no idea how she ended up in that position at our highly competitive school but she wasn’t there long. Fortunately, I was able to successfully advocate for my kid on appeal. [/quote]

Same with ours (about five years ago).  The work samples were clearly just from an activity she threw at the entire second grade and then collected to use for packets.  No consideration as to whether they were actually good or not.  I was shocked at what they submitted and had no problem finding better work samples from my daughter's regular classroom teacher to submit on appeal.[/quote]

I’m the pp. Yep, total laziness. The classroom teacher collects school samples from the start of the year and holds onto them until the packets are submitted (bc they’re supposed to choose the best). After packets were due, a whole stack of excellent samples came home. I was especially ticked off when I saw what the AART submitted bc of all the other better options she had to choose from - it was like she purposely selected the worst. I submitted 2 other school samples on appeal and DC got in.

For those asking why ppl request the packet, it’s for reasons like this. Don’t assume that the school is putting together the most compelling packet for your kid - this is highly variable depending on the classroom teacher  and school AART. You are your child’s best advocate. [/quote]

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