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[quote=Anonymous]Some of this really depends on personalities. My DC is in AAP, switched schools this year. We have maintained old friendships and I have not seen any difference in how we are viewed or how DC views others. Our friends are supportive and treat it like an immersion program or something. They may feel differently, but I do think close friends at least would have said something to let us know.

Like another PP, we talk with DC a lot about fit. This seems similar to me to travel sports, which I really don't hear people complaining about. What's the difference? Each is about challenging kids appropriately, right?

In any case, as I said, we haven't run into any issues. But I have a neighbor who is in the same position. She deals with the same people I do and she has numerous examples of how these same people were rude to her or had negative things to say about AAP or "felt insecure". I try not to get into these discussions with her, but it's clear that AAP is her identity and yeah, I'm sure she's coming off like a jerk.

I am an FCPS teacher, and I see lots of kids who were not AAP go on to AP classes and amazing colleges. It's mostly about hard work, regardless of what elementary program you land in. AAP doesn't mean much in the long run. [/quote]

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