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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is what I had sent, no reply yet

“From what we can understand about the process, an overall performance is very much needed for the selection.We sincerely believe ——- has shown that consistently. His WISC evaluation has been done by an one-on-one interaction with a Psychologist for few hours and from her observation he has got advanced skills and his scores are extremely high.

———- is in the 99 percentile in all 3 scores(attached) which marks the main deciding factor in the selection process. We would like to know the reason which overruled these high scores and made him ineligible.

It would very much help us if we can meet for few minutes to understand the reason. “
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Make some notes for yourself on the reasons your child is currently having trouble learning in the regular classroom and take them with you to the meeting. Since AAP is for children whose needs are not being met in the regular classroom, it would help to give concrete examples of why that is the case for your child.

I've known a number of kids with high scores who were in the pool who were ineligible. Their parents were told it was because the children were doing fine in the regular classroom. 
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.....No, not really.  It's the Advanced Academic Program for, wait for it, "Advanced Academics".

FCPS says the purpose is:

"Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Advanced Academic Programs provide challenging learning experiences that are designed to meet the unique learning profile of a broad range of advanced learners. Through a continuum of opportunities, students engage in complex subject matter, preparing them for more challenging and rigorous classes as they advance in grade level. Children identified for FCPS advanced academic services exhibit exceptional performance capability in academic, intellectual, and creative endeavors. In order to meet their needs and develop to their potential, these learners require a differentiated curriculum."

If your kid can further develop their potential through a differentiated curriculum, they should be in AAP.  Just "doing fine" is a pretty low bar, some parents want their kids to "develop their potential".[/quote]

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