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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]AAP is not a "perfect behavior" program -- although some number of AAP kids get in simply because they are better behaved "good" students -- and thus seen as "bright" by their teachers -- while the super gifted child who is dancing on his desk with boredom is seen as "not smart enough for AAP".  [b]I'm kind of glad they ditched the GBRS score this year -- as that seemed so subjective.[/b]

I've had 4 kids in AAP.  My two oldest were in a class (at the local school) with other AAP kids, and some number of "guested" AAP kids who were generally better behaved and had good study skills.  The "guested" kids were frequently just as capable as the "true" AAP kids at being able to perform the AAP curriculum -- it's not that hard, and kids with good study skills can handle it just fine.  I think they should get that opportunity.   My younger 2 went to a Center School -- and saw much more of a mix of AAP kids -- including some who were very bright, but ALSO had "behavioral" challenges.

FFx County can't even decide for itself whether this program shoudl really be for "gifted" kids (it's not) or kids who are just capable of more or harder work at an earlier age.  I liked the program simply because I think the expectations for education generally have sunk to a new low, and the AAP program has slightly higher expectations.

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It is completely subjective and total bullshit for exactly the reason you pointed out.  But what do you mean they ditched it?  I thought they just altered it so it was a sliding scale instead of numbers?[/quote]

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