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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Then it's a shame they don't retest the past couple of years of students who didn't have to take the FxAT and who have increased AAP numbers exponentially.[/quote]

It would really suck to have to explain to a parent/child that the straight A (4) kid is being removed from AAP because of the FxAT score. [/quote]

Ultimately, they need to decide who this program is for. If it's for the "truly gifted" (which clearly it is not), then administer more rigorous, comprehensive tests and admit that very small number of kids. I would see a lot of value in this--with the right guidance, these are the kids who can accomplish really great things that will benefit us all.

If it's for kids who are somewhat smarter than average but mostly very highly motivated, then tailor the admissions process to them. Grades and teacher impressions (K, first, and second--not just the second grade teacher who has known you for all of a few months) would account for most of the admissions. Again, I have no problem with that. Sadly, Fairfax County schools are starting to cater to the lowest common denominator just to get the damn SOL scores up. So a kid who wants to learn and is willing to work hard should have a place where he or she is rewarded. Hard work is also key to accomplishing great things.

Right now, I think the program presents itself as "school for geniuses" but mostly admits the hard workers (and maybe test preppers--but I know nothing about that side). If it were more honest in its criteria, I think a lot of sniping among parents would go away.[/quote]

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