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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Our base school is a center school. I was amazed and thankful that even by second grade my daughter didn't know about the AAP center at her school. When she got in, we did NOT tell her what she was entering though I knew in time she would find out. 
 Unfortunately, before the end of the school year a classmate who had also gotten in bragged about how it was "only for the smartest kids.". I told my daughter that her friend was wrong but it made my daughter confused. [/quote]

Weird. Well actually, more like creepy.

So mom, why am I in "Division A" in swimming?  Is it because I am a good swimmer.  Mom - No. No, absolutely not.

So mom, why am I in AAP?  Is it because my teachers think that I am good student and a fast learner. Mom - No. No that is wrong.

Mom, I am so confused...  [/quote]

I agree with the premise of this post (though would not have phrased it that way).  I do think being upfront about what is happening is important.  I also agree on not going overboard and saying it's because DC is so smart or whatever.  I would prefer to avoid labeling.  It puts more pressure on the kid plus if it just doesn't work for the child, then they would feel like a failure.[/quote]

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