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[quote=Anonymous]I have kind of a similar situation but my child is in 5th.  I can see both sides of the coin b/c my kids will turn down all kinds of things just b/c they like what they know -- so I don't give 100% decision making authority to them.  On the other hand, as a child gets older, I think it is right to listen to what they are telling us about their interests and motivation.

Teasing out how far to push and how far to let them blaze their own path is the trick of parenting.  As I said, my child is a year older and I think that is significant -- not b/c she has so much more insight, but b/c my child would only have one year at the AAP center and then on to JH.  I feel like 6th grade is the "victory lap" year and a kid should feel like he/she is a big deal for that year.  So, I hate to take that away from my child since she would be going to a new school.  But, that is not the only reason... and it would not be enough of a reason to stay at the base school.  My point, however, is that if you are going to switch her, do it for 5th grade -- do not tell yourself that you can always switch next year (when she would be in 6th).

Like your DD, OP, mine does not want extra challenges at school.  She is capable, but her personality is such that she is more prone to quit or give up rather than try when she meets a roadblock.   My younger child who is at a center would say that he doesn't want extra challenges either (i.e. more work!???)   but his personality is different.  He has a lot of confidence in his abilities (sometimes more than is warranted), but he generally likes challenges.

I don't think you should be worried about doors closing just b/c she isn't in AAP.  Is she taking adv. math now?  If not, is it offered?  I don't think it is going derail anyone's future if they take Algebra in 8th grade vs. 7th grade.  In fact, it might very well be preferable to take it in 8th grade.

No one on this board is going to be able to tell you for sure one way or the other.  It may be worth having her tested just to see how she does and then you have it ready if you decide to refer her.  Kids can be fickle and not like something this week, but six months later have a completely different opinion.

But, I can totally understand your quandry.  She probably could go either way with it.  Know that you won't be making a "wrong" choice either way.[/quote]

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