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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]IMO, the reason we parents go out of our way and spend money on a WISC or other testing to get into AAP is because today's FCPS student population demographic is VERY different from years past. I truly enjoy all the kids in my DCs class; however, I don't think my DC will be pushed above and beyond the curriculum in a class where there is such a grave difference in educational level. I am NOT saying that my child is BETTER than anyone. My DC is smart and had the scores and the WISC to back it up. We WISC’d, as DC was not found to be eligible in the 1st round, even though the scores were in-the-pool. We WISC’d, as we know that in the AAP environment, DC is more than likely, but not guaranteed, to be pushed to go above DCs comfort zone. We have previous experience in AAP and have witnessed 1st hand certain AAP teachers going way beyond the standards – this is something that we like, very much. Not all AAP teachers teach beyond the state mandated curriculum – not many are GT endorsed, either, and both are a shame. I will also say that, perhaps, some of the Gen. Ed teachers go beyond; however, I believe that this would be a difficult task in a class where the levels educational level are so varying. Now, if FCPS were to re-implement a model similar to that of the 70s and 80s, then Gen. Ed would be an option for a lot of kids who are currently in AAP. Until then, I think most parents will push for AAP –[b] knowing that their child has a better chance, overall, in many aspects, in an AAP class as compared to the current Gen. Ed class for the aforementioned reasons[/b].[/quote]

A better chance at what?   Living a fulfilling, successful life?  Nonsense!  When are people around here going to clue in to the fact -- that in all but the most extreme cases, what type of program you're in in grade school DOES NOT MATTER![/quote]

I disagree and that is why we paid $375 for a WISC. That's the great thing about our country - you can always appeal a 'bad' decision, if you want. Apparently, you are OK with the Gen. Ed classroom, I am not. That's the difference. Do you ever volunteer in the classroom (k-2)? I do, and I see what goes on, I see which kids get the attention - not the ones doing their work and waiting for the others to finish - usually it's the kids who just don't get the lesson that get the attention? When there is such disparity amongst the learners, differentation at the higher level just does not happen no matter how great the teacher is.[/quote]

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