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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To address OPs point, I'd say that it just makes home life easier.  There are sooo many little problems that are lessened, or just disappear once you segregate out the majority of troublemakers from the class.  The teachers are on top of their curriculum, have more time for individual engagement with more children instead of the ones falling behind, and my child isn't being used as an indirect tutor to help the class progress.  My needs for home enrichment actually decreased as DC appears to be staying engaged in class and progressing, which wasn't happening in K-2nd.  Maybe it's my child's increased maturity (I doubt it), but there are less distractions and social implications to be worried about that makes for less anxiety and fights at home.

I'd say it's 100% not about the stated "advanced" nature, and the benefits are more intrinsic based on the peer group differences.  I recognize it's elitist, but it's working for us.[/quote]

+100 the peer group is miles above the gen ed peer group. I had one kid who got into AAP and one who didn’t. The one who didn’t unfortunately was influenced by the lack of academic rigor from gen Ed over the years - doesn’t want to/isn’t used to working hard, doesn’t know how to study for tests, doesn’t seem to care as much about school. Cares more about being popular. We notice that more of the gen Ed girls are all about clothes, make up and nails by 6th grade whereas the AAP girls are not.[/quote]

AAP 6th grade teacher here. My AAP girls are ALL about brand names!![/quote]
Next thing you'll tell us is how much you are into brands yourself. [/quote]

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