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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Serious question. What is the point for elementary and middle when anyone can take AP in high school? It also seems like unless you have a goal for TJ, there really is no actual purpose earlier on... My child got accepted and will be starting this year but I am still boggled on whether it’s actually worth something so early on. Would love feedback on what you feel your child gained from the program overall...Or if they gained anything at all? [/quote]

The biggest point is a better peer group, the rest is fluff.[/quote]

Then why don't more parents look at the Language immersion programs? There is a self selection process that tends to lead to kids who do not have learning issues or major behavior issues in the LI classes and parents who are more engaged in their kids education. The level of differentiation tends to be less drastic because of the kids in the program. I know that there are wait lists for some of the programs but they are not nearly as long as I would expect given that there are parents who are so invested in finding a "good" peer group for their kids.

We are in LI and know parents who have kids in the LI program and Gen Ed program. Those parents tell us that the expectations and behaviors in the two groups are really, really different.

Why is the focus for so many parents on AAP when there are other options that start earlier and provide kids with additional academic challenge and a better peer group? [/quote]

I personally do not like LI programs. Actually I strongly dislike them. I want my kids educated well in English. [/quote]

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