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[quote=Anonymous]I think the implementation of curriculum 2.0 last year pushed a lot of parents to look at the HGC for our kids  This is true for my family.  Pre-2.0, my child was accelerated and enjoyed working at a level that was appropriate for her ability level.  Last year, under 2.0, that acceleration was pulled back and everyone had to move at the same pace.  It was awful.  So, we applied to the HGC and enrolled my DD.  Well, now we're almost 2 month into 4th grade at the HGC and from what I can see, even this program has suffered and diminished under curriculum 2.0.  I'll point to math in particular.  In years past (pre-2.0) kids at the HGC (and at the home schools too for that matter) were accelerated into whatever appropriate level of math.  This year, REGARDLESS of your child's math ability, readiness, etc., your child will either do "math 4" or "compacted 4/5."  My DD does compacted 4/5 and it is SIMPLE.  These kids are bored with the math.  The teachers aren't allowed to accelerate farther than the 4/5 curriculum regardless of the needs of the child.  It is a shame that kids are essentially being held-back from their potential simply because the county has a new way of doing things.[/quote]

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