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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that they are trying to pull kids up, not bring kids down. Ms. Martin does not need the white parents calling, no matter how supportive you say you are; I think they can handle it. A few years ago Ms. Martin said when people were pushing back on large AP class sizes that it was fine because they didn't need the help at that level, so perhaps she will work to get class sizes down this way, which benefits all kids.

I have a senior and and last year in AP English the kids were reading different books. This year too. It hasn't been one book for the entire class. People need to relax and if your kid later has issues, bring it up. [/quote]

Please clarify:  they were reading different books in the same class?  What do you mean?[/quote]

Yes, there were groups and they each read different books. I think they got to choose, but my kid isn't here and so I can't confirm. He read Homegoing and Dracula and really liked both. I don't know about anything else, but he recommended both to me, which is why I know about those.

Also, I came here to address people worried about the Honors kid thinking he's going to ace the APs, and I'm not sure that's correct either. If anything he may get B's, in effect a lower score. In any event, Wilson ranks, so that kid would not rank above the other students who got A's normally in AP. I think people need to remember that there are LOTS of very bright, very motivated students there who really love the school. The seniors have had good college admissions this year. [/quote]

I guess I'm fine with it as long as the AP classes are truly rigorous as they should be and the teachers understand not to engage in grade inflation.  A "C" level student should get a "C"; and if s/he can't handle it, just go back down the the regular course.[/quote]

The plan is only one course. Everyone takes AP. Will they all get the extra GPA boost then? [/quote]

of course![/quote]

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