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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know students end up years ahead, eventually, in math. Can someone articulate the differences in AAP in other subjects? [/quote]

They really don't end up years ahead of their gen ed peers, even in math. Many schools offer compacted math so plenty of non-AAP kids are taking Hn Algebra in 7th grade and on the same math track. The differences we noticed most were that the pace, teaching style, and interest level among the kids was a better match especially during the elementary years. Ours was in AAP and now that we are on the back end of HS, there is no way to differentiate between who was in AAP thru 8th and who wasn't. Good students are good students and while some didn't stand out in 2nd grade, they end up being the top performers by the time they graduate.

If it's a fit for your child, go for it and if not, they will still be just fine [/quote]

I agree.

That is why I think the centers are very important for kids at the top end during elementary school and less important during middle school. They really make a difference in elementary school, and less so as the kids edge closer to the teen years.

I have one in gen ed and on who is on the tail end of AAP. My gened is getting very challenged with the same math as my kid who went through center, but the overall pace and depth of his class in other subjects is a little less while still challenging him and allowing him to be an academic leader at the base school.  I am sure that he will be able to develop at a pace that is good for him and will likely end up at a similar place by middle school or high school.

I see general ed and AAP as simply different paths to the same goal.

If fcps cuts back AAP centers, my vote based off my family's experience with both gen ed and AAP through middle school would be for fcps to keep tue centers intact for elementary and move towards LLIV at every middle school, except for the lowest performing part of the countu that simply does not have the numbers od qualified students to support AAP at every school at any level (elementary or middle)

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I think AAP is good for the academically advanced students in elementary, but I would completely cut AAP in middle school since there are honors classes in middle school.   I think the language arts is more advanced in AAP, and they do have more projects.  At DC's center, there is no more homework than in Gen Ed.  I feel like I'm always asking whether DC is sure there is no homework.  Also, most projects are done in class to avoid parents helping.  [/quote]

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