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[quote=Anonymous]OP here.  My work is super flexible.  I have a lot of time home with her.  We read a ton, I teach her piano, a few outside activities.  I could be doing more if anyone has any concrete suggestions but I like to let her play.

She's certainly not reading at a 6th grade level at home!  If this means anything, we just read an Alvin Ho book together over the last few nights.  An 'M' level book just came home from school this week.  It's pretty simple.

I have to say, I really can’t imagine that she's gifted.  But I also think the actual definition of that word is not the same definition that MCPS uses.  Simply working ahead of your grade level isn’t gifted, isn't that correct?  I would never say she should be in something called a ‘highly gifted center’.  But again, I really don’t know enough.  I have no idea what kind of kids they accept there.

I guess I want to know if I should be going to the school to ask for more for her.  What’s the real purpose of that?  She’s not acting out because she’s bored.  If this is just what school is, should I just accept it and let it go?

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