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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Question about the GT test.  My DS tested in the 99 percentile of the 2nd grade global screening and was identified as "gifted and talented" according to that test.  We chose not to  have him take the January test b/c the GT center was inconvenient and we're happy with his home school.  But this discussion makes me wonder: why didn't his home school recommend that we apply him to the GT center.  I didn't know that schools actually recommended that some kids apply.  (I'm happy with our decision, but I am curious now that I've read about recommendations on this thread).[/quote]

I think that what the person who was referencing recommending kids for the HGC program meant was the process of teachers writing positive recommendations for students who apply.  That recommendation is only part of the package that goes to those deciding who gets in.

Our home school did not suggest to us that DD apply.  Her second grade teacher suggested it last year, but not in any official capacity.  From what has been said by our principal about the 2nd grade gifted identification process and our own home school's "rigorous education", I suspect the administration really doesn't want to lose any of our high potential students to the HGC.[/quote]

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