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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC is in third grade and MoCo just sent to parents of third graders the forms to start the process of applying to the HGCs. I am torn whether to even apply. DC is bright in that he is in "top" reading and math groups (along with 7 other kids in his class alone - so meaning just one of ~ 30 in his grade in those groups), and scored 99th perc across the board on the second grade standardized tests - but again, seems like many kids scored similarly. He is very inquisitive and creative and a voracious reader, but seems completely within the "norm" in his intelligence - not "off the charts smart" at all. If there were G&T classes available in his home school, there is no question that I'd be pursuing them for him. But to move him to a different school for just 4th and 5th grades seems like a more dramatic step, and it feels like to do that, your child should really be off the grid smart. He is often bored in school - but he also often rushes his work and makes sloppy mistakes. Plus he really needs to be drawn out with respect to his writing skills. Are the kids in the HGCs all scary smart - or would a child like mine find a place there, or even be considered? Our HGC is Chevy Chase, if that makes a difference. TIA. [/quote]

Can't hurt to apply as you can accept or decline if offered admission.  Go to the meeting describing the program to get more insight.  If you're accepted they will have a day where you and your child can visit and see what it's like.

Not all of the kids are "scary smart" but they're all at least very bright and inquisitive.  The majority of the kids in my daughter's school are also the competitive perfectionist types, but my daughter is the rush and make mistakes type as well, so don't feel like that is a major issue.  She has gradually learned over the last year that she needs to slow down and be more careful.[/quote]

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