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[quote=Anonymous][quote]You do realize just how many GE students there are who are equally bright as the vast majority of AAP students?  And that this large group of kids is perfectly capable of doing AAP work?  FCPS needs to simply allow all kids to take the level (in ALL subjects, not just math) that is suitable for them, and leave the labeling out of it.

Putting the kids into these two separate categories is so damaging for those in GE.  I've heard my child and others say they must be "stupid" since they're not in AAP, when the reality is so, so different.  Labeling them like this has serious repercussions in the way children see themselves.  It's so unnecessary when all they need to do is give equal access to all the classes.  Those who thrive there will thrive, and those who don't will see they need to go back a level.  [/quote]
This already exists.  Kids who miss the initial AAP draft can try again.  If they make it in and don't like it they can "go back a level".  However, the general admission scheme you propose would wreak absolute havoc on elementary schools.  Besides, kids can seek out honors courses starting in middle school anyway.  Will these same kids feel bad about themselves then if they don't take the hardest classes?  I hope not.     [/quote]

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