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[quote=Anonymous]I have a GE student at a Center school. As other posters have said, there are behavioral issues in both GE and AAP classes. I think a lot depends on your child's personality. It is a process and real life learning experience kids endure in Center elementary schools. DD, now in 6th grade has watched her friends one by one move into AAP each year while she has remained in GE. The issue has not been academics because there are good teachers in both GE and AAP classrooms. However, it has taken an emotional toll on her self esteem being separated at school where there is a perception that AAP kids are smarter.

DD cannot wait to leave elementary school where she will attend a non-Center base middle school. Some of her friends in AAP will attend a different Center middle school so we are preparing for another round of emotional toll at the end of this school year. We continue to remind her that she can still hang with these same friends after school and she will see them in High School. It is sad to think that these Center schools have created this situation in our neighborhoods and communities.

On the plus side, DD is a very well-rounded, prefers to be one of the better students in GE than perhaps struggle in AAP, is well prepared for the challenges of middle school, has chosen to take some honors courses because this is now available to her and plans to pursue a science-related career. She also has plenty of time for extra-curricular activities (sports, music, art). DD is a happy and well-adjusted child and no doubt will be successful, even without elementary AAP "services".[/quote]

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