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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a 5th grader and we're now looking at middle school options. We are thinking of doing the lottery for HBW, but I saw that HBW doesn't offer Intensified courses? So are the Intensified courses worth it? How do they compare to regular? What I have read so far doesn't tell me a ton, other than Intensified they are open to all and go deeper into the material. Does the regular courses just have kids who aren't interested? How does that work out at HBW with people choosing to go there? Are there typically enough spots for kids who want Intensified, or is this some type of "school within a school" deal?

Anyone who has experience able to talk to this? Much appreciated.[/quote]

To get back on topic, never throw away a chance at HBW for intensified courses. HBW is a much more worthwhile program and continues into high school. 
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My kid is identified gifted and was bored in elementary school, but hasn't had the same complaint at HB even without most of the courses being intensified. My kid has been in intensified math at HB which is offered. Now they are in mostly AP courses.

There are fewer AP courses available at HB, and some of the AP courses are taught together in the same class as the non AP course. That is certainly less than ideal and it was not something I was aware of going in. So if you really want access to intensified and AP with a lot of AP options, you are better off in a regular high school. We still like HB a lot, this is just something to know going in.

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