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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]new poster here.  I decided to read your thread because DD is a 6th grader and in a similar situation (although she complains that her coursework is too easy, she NEVER asks for wishes for extra work like your child, OP :-)

Anyhow, I was curious as to what benefit you see if referring a 6th grader into AAP.  I've toyed with the idea, but decided I didn't see any real benefit, so I decided not to.  I'm just wondering what your perspective is on this.  I'd be interested to hear.  I'm thinking DD can just take honors courses in 7th and 8th and have the same opportunities as the AAP kids once she gets to HS.  The only thing I think could make a difference is the math and being able to qualify to take algebra next year - but I'm not sure if that's right for DD anyhow.  [/quote]

OP here, thanks for sharing your experience.  In our case, DS is strong in math, so we do want him to have a chance to take Algebra in 7th grade.  But he won't get the advance math to prepare him for the IOWA test unless he's in AAP.  We have LL4 at our ES so he would not have to change school.

Even then, I was not committed to parent referral  but at the start of this school year, DS actually asked why I didn't "get"  him in AAP.  He said he can do the harder work.  So what else can I do ? He really wants the challenge.

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