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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are at a Center school, but due to an IEP for autism and ADHD, and writing challenges, we chose to not appeal DS's AAP denial.  In grade 4, after the BOY math test, they asked if We'd ok him being pulled into AAP for math.  We okayed it. In 5th, though he was borderline on the BOY math test to join AAP again (and he passed advanced) his teacher and Special Ed teacher felt him being with 1 teacher was better for him.  I took their advice. After doing regular 5th grade math last year, he scored in the 90's on the end of 6th assessment he took this August.  (Also scored in the high 500's on the 5th SOL). His teachers felt he really should go back to advanced math. He's doing great so far. I guess my point is that I'd ask if there was any flexibility. I told his teachers I was worried he'd have gaps, but they're convinced he's doing well.  I really appreciate that our school is flexible with non AAP students.  I know that DD's good friend who is not in AAP comes to her AAP  class for math. They're in 5th.[/quote]

This is what we did.  Both of my boys are very different versions of 2E and both are math/science oriented.  For them, the one thing they really needed was the advanced math, everything else was kind of extra.  One is HFA.  One has multiple LDs.  The one with HFA ended up taking 7th Honors Math and ended with BC Calculus in 12th grade (he tookAP Stats that same year as an elective).  The one with multiple LDs, took Algebra Honors in 7th and finished with Multivar/matrix in 12th.  Both are in college now  and doing well.  The one with HFA is majoring in engineering and I cannot believe th social progress he has made.  I think I am more proud/grateful for that than his academic success in his major.   [/quote]

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