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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are thinking about moving into the Fairfax county this summer for schools. Our kids are one grade above in Math and Language using the Common Core standards (they are formally finishing 3rd and 1st grades). What will you recommend for us at this point? Will we be able to find schools here where our kids can continue advanced subjects in the Fall? Any specific recommendations on the schools?

Many thanks.
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OP, fcpw students are much higher than the national average.

For example, in the GT qualification test (cogat) they break out the scores between national levels and fcps levels.  One of my kids was in the upper half of the 90s nationally, and 88% in fcps.  There was almost a ten point difference.

I have friends who moved from fcps to out of state a couple of years ago. Their kid's scores were too low to qualify for gifted services (AAP) in rcps, but out of state she qualified fora gifted magnet school.

Do you have any other tests besides common core standards. Common core is not very relevant in this area. Being a year ahead in common core out of state does not really mean much interms of whether or not your kid is advanced in fcps or Arlington public schools. [/quote]

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