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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The standard in AAP isn't all that high.  People need to get over it.  Every kid in FCPS can and should be able to succeed in an AAP classroom.  The notion that AAP is special is ridiculous.  Let's stop watering down our school curriculums and push every kid towards excellence. [/quote]

Every kid can't even succeed in gen ed.  Come on.  Let's meet kids where they are and gently push them to the upper levels of their abilities without throwing them into the deep end on their 2nd swim lesson.[/quote]

They can't succeed in General Ed because it's very difficult for ONE teacher to teach effectively to a group of 30 8yr olds from all walks of life.  Should the teacher have smaller class sizes and more support (sped or ESOL), I can guarantee that every student in FCPS [b]could access the Level IV curriculum over time[/b].  The Level IV curriculum is really not all that different.[/quote]

DP.  Part of the point of AAP is that it's fast paced.  Designed for kids who hear something once and then are ready to move on, who don't need a concept repeated and presented eight times.

Yes, the curriculum can be presented more slowly, with repetitions.  But then it's gen ed and not AAP.[/quote]

It's not all that fast paced. [/quote]

Are you speaking from experience or assumption? I can assure you my DC's class moves at a much greater clip because the kids grasp the concepts faster.[/quote]

From experience. I have two kids in FCPS. One in AAP and one not.  The content does not move that much faster or go that much deeper.  Math being the exception but even that, the standards are low.[/quote]

Seems it varies by school.[/quote]

And the school being discussed here is Shrevewood--in case you missed it.  But I can almost posit the same is for all other schools.  The peer group is what creates the challenge. NOT THE CURRICULUM.[/quote]

No, it really varies by school.  Not students.  [/quote]

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