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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Get rid of the AAP centers. DD had the choice of staying at her base or AAP center; I kept her at the base where she thrived. Only kids who are at failing schools need to receive enrichment outside of the classroom. There is no need to move kids from one elementary school in McLean to another. It’s completely absurd. If people think they need it that much make them responsible for their own transportation. Why should everyone else suffer? [/quote]

This. One of the things that annoys me as a teacher. Even more so since every kid is doing the same LA curriculum regardless of AAP. So basically they are going to a different school for SS/Science.

AAP doesn't have anything to do with "failing schools" since there aren't any.

Also, getting rid of AAP would ultimately have more of a negative effect on the budget than the few thousand saved by a two or three fewer bus runs.[/quote]

PP did not propose getting rid of AAP altogether, she proposed getting rid of the Center schools. I agree. I think they should treat AAP Centers the same way they treat other choice schools. If kids don't get bussed to language immersion or the other choice schools (Bailey's, Hunter Woods, etc.), then they should not get bussed to AAP Centers if their base school offers an LLIV option.[/quote][/quote]

Totally agree. I am an AAP teacher at a LL4. It drives me insane even more so since everyone is getting the same LA curriculum. So basically they are going to a center for SS/Science. Such a waste of resources. [/quote]

You left out Math.

Very few non center schools have 7th graders going into Algebra 1 for middle school.

And only AAP centers have 6th graders taking Algebra I with the middle school students.

These strong math students will be negatively impacted if FCPS eliminates center schools.[/quote]

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