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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my experience, the home school teachers don't have much understanding of what is offered at the HGC or what the selection is based on. I say that having had two kids accepted to the HGC.  One of my children's teachers said that the school is sometimes surprised by who gets in and who doesn't.  It is not always who the school recommends.  I think that is why a lot of teachers tell parents that if they have any interest they should apply.

I also remember that a 3rd grade teacher told all the parents at back to school night that the HGCs didn't offer anything different than the home schools. That is simply not true, especially for certain kids who really need a different peer group.[/quote]

Yes, my experience as well (had 2 attend HGCs). And we came from an elementary school that sends between 3 to as many as 8 a year to HGC. In addition to not really understanding the process or the HGC curriculum, the teachers have to tell us that the acceptance rates are low and that the home school can meet the needs of the students. [/quote]

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