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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ll likely opt my third grader out. To me, the only value of an SOL is learning how to take a standardized test. The results are only a reflection on the school and their ability to teach content.

Even in the best of times, I would consider opting out. [/quote]

Why would you do that?

Send your kid to school.[/quote]

PP here, not sure where you got the idea that I don’t send my child to school...

Like I said, the only real value I see at this point is to learn how to take a standardized test. I understand there is value in that but I don’t need DC doing test prep like they are going to be taking the SATs or something. There is way too much focus put on SOLs in APS. I’ve heard too many stories of stressed out kids crying in the hall and that is absolutely unnecessary. I have no doubt my kid will pass the test so it really only helps the school and like others, if it isn’t safe to send kids to school, how is it safe for them to be there to test?  [/quote]

Feel free to opt out, clearly every parent has that choice.
But that doesn't mean that they still won't have a month of review in school. They'll still sit through the same lessons as everybody else preparing and reviewing for the SOLs.[/quote]

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