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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the person saying APS is transparent— are you kidding? They change the criteria every couple of years and never advertise it until after the placements are done. I tried to ask my kid’s 5th grade teacher & the ES math coach what the cut-offs are, and they don’t know. The information is not shared with them, and their recommendation is not considered. And APS doesn’t advertise the fact that you can parent place. We got a ton of pushback and initially refusal to move the kid when we tried. [/quote] The letter absolutely has contact information if you want to discuss placement. I had a kid who wasn't initially placed in pre-algebra last year, but had a very high MAP score and an SOL score 1 point below the cutoff (but still pass advanced). Kid had been sick the week of the SOL. I emailed, spoke with someone, and they immediately suggested changing the placement. I could see pushback if they had lower scores. But shouldn't APS push back if they don't think the kid is ready? They do tell you the score cutoffs they used when they tell you the placement. That seems transparent to me.[/quote] I was in this situation and when we asked to discuss the placement they immediately said that they would revise it to put my kid in the more advanced track. Two years later he got a 600 on the algebra SOL and has continued to do well in math since then. But my kid is a naturally hard worker and asks questions when he is confused. [/quote]
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