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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have same concerns as OP. I am less worried about the title of being in CES or Magnet. Rather how do I give them [b]at least some[/b] of the opportunities they are getting in these advanced programs? MOCO curriculum is just not rigorous enough in some cases.[/quote]

Former ES and MS magnet parent.  I think it's all about supporting their passions.  If your kid loves to write, sign them up for an outside writing program.  My kid loves a certain topic and one year we sent her to a CTY day camp to take a "class" in that area -- she loved it.  If they like science, go to science museums and watch science videos, etc.

Magnets can be a mixed blessing.  Both MS magnet kids are bored to tears in HS, despite AP classes.  Everyone has to learn to deal with their boredom.  Everyone has to learn that not being picked for a rigorous academic program is not about inadequacy, but rather that there are more kids that could benefit from these programs than there are seats.  It's OK for your kid in ES or MS to bring other stuff to do if they finish their boring busy work in school.  Or, they can use that time to finish work from other classes so they don't have homework after school.

I agree that appropriately rigorous challenge is the best, but the absence of it just means that parent and child have to do more on their own. [/quote]

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