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That's nice to know. DC did not get into AAP this year. And I feel bad that DC has to go through the non challenging curriculum next year. I have been thinking a lot that why do kids need to go through this. It's too early to assess their smartness and intelligence even if it's about GBRS score. DC is immature but intelligent. He is intellectual but his second grade teacher did not see that. So do I really need to wait for next year and I am positive DC will remain immature, he is different outside. However this whole concept of separate classes for smart kids is unfair. Too early basically or change the curriculum. The standard of education has to be changed anyway. Not much stimulation given to kids. [/quote]

Will you appeal? It's always worth a try. This was similar to my son. He was immature and bored, so he didn't look the part to his teacher. In late March she said to me "you know, DC's behavior sometimes keeps you from realizing how very smart he is." Great, thanks, that was what I tried to tell her in November, but March is too late! He did mature a lot of over the summer, and I spoke with his teacher before day 1 of third grade to make sure she was taking notes on him and prepared for me to refer him. (and he is in Level III and Advanced Math). He retook the CoGat and they went from mid 120's to 136 and his GBRS went from a 10 to a 13. He hasn't really had many friends in Gen Ed this year because they just don't have the same interests as him. I happy to say that he was accepted and will be in AAP next year. He enjoyed being pulled out for Level III and was happy with the advanced math (it's the same as the Level IV math) and loves his teacher so it's been an okay year, but I am looking forward to him having more of "his people" to socialize with next year. There is a way forward if you feel it is the right place for your child. [/quote]

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