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[quote=Anonymous]Another Deal parent of an advanced learner here (7th grade). My child was bored to tears in elementary school, too, and I would have given anything for tracking at that point. And yet I'm not screaming for more tracking at Deal.

I think this is the case for a couple reasons. Whereas my child is easily getting As at Deal, he is only as intellectually bored as he allows himself to be. He's surrounded by smart kids and smart teachers, who can and do engage him at his level. For the most part, assignments are such that students can tackle them at whatever level they're able. Second, there is a lot of development that goes on during middle school beyond academics. For example, my son is learning to advocate for himself with teachers and administrators, he's building organizational skills, he's trying new activities, and he's figuring out how to be out in the world in a safe and responsible way without me hovering.

That I'm not agitating for more tracking and acceleration doesn't make me a complacent parent who doesn't want what's best for my child. I am confident that my child is developing as a whole person at Deal, while also getting a very good academic education. I read stories of local high schools being pressure cookers for kids taking a gazillion AP classes. I don't feel any need to accelerate that pressure.[/quote]

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