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[quote=Anonymous]Let's explore this thought since I keep seeing it on this forum.

No more AAP centers, no more LLIV. Instead, FCPS will do elementary school the same way as the middle school- with open enrollment for Honors classes. 
No testing needs to be done in order to enroll for honors (maybe except Math?)

Let's say this starts in 3rd grade.

-How will this work? 
-How will parents know if their 3rd graders are "capable" of the honors classes. 
-What would the population look like? For example, if you had 100 3rd graders, how many of those will probably choose honors classes? (looks like the benchmark is 25% of that 100 go to AAP as it is now)
-What would an honors class in 3rd grade look like. What would the range in ability look like? Will there be differentiation in an honors class?
-Will the kids who are not enrolled in honors class feel inferior to the ones who aren't in honors class? 
-Will the honors classes be watered down with kids who can't handle the depth and pace? Will parents get annoyed that their honors classes are being watered down by parents who push their kids into these honors classes?

Discuss :)

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