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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. [b]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.[/b] 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]

This was my third grader to a tee.  He moved to HGC and now to MS magnet and he has thrived.[/quote]

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