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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The experience and the outcome depends on the kid... 
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.[/quote]

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.[/quote]

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.[/quote]

I should clarify, they did recommend my son for AMP7+, I was just surprised at the no AIM option, since I thought AIM also had some other enrichment. He does RSM as well, so I'm not too concerned about it, though it's a bit unfortunate that there are fewer options available in public school.[/quote]

These posters make me so nauseated. You are enriching with your private money and then you complain he's bored because he is so far ahead? Get a a grip. Stop enriching then. What is the point?
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Yeah.. you keep watching sports and movies while these kids push themselves ahead in their life. Stop discouraging others from building a bright future for their kids.[/quote]

DP, but my 5th grader has a MAP score a dozen points over the lady paying for RSM and I don’t supplement at all. Not so many sports or movies for him, [b]he’s more of a video game kid[/b]. Not all high scoring kids have pushy parents dumping $$ into enrichment schools. [/quote]

But you have $$ to buy him video games.  Many families don't have $ to buy their kids laptops for the summer or smart phones, or to take time off to take kids to the library for free stuff!  Why are you enriching your kid with video games??  He will be more advanced than my kids who don't get to have video games![/quote]

MCPS gives all students laptops who want one.  MCPS provides free tutoring. [/quote]

Highly abled students are looking for opportunities to expand their knowledge. They are looking for challenging curriculum that help them learn and grow. They are not looking for free stuff[/quote]

Tutoring is one way to get acceleration.  How do you not understand that?  I have a very smart kid.  We supplemented at home for years and still do.  They are taking private summer school classes that we pay for and free mcps tutoring.  Stop complain and figure it out if its important to you.[/quote]

Let us say, child is doing great with tutoring and handling 9th grade math in 5th grade. What is MCPS plan to do for this kids for 6 hours that kid is going to be in the class room with other who are learning grade level math? Child is bored at the school[/quote]

I think you should home school your child.[/quote]

Ninth grade math for my child is pre cal.  So, you are saying your fifth grader can do pre cal.  They must be a genius.  Many kids are bored at school.  Supplement at home.  [/quote]

Just beware that if you do, you may be blamed on DCUM that the supplementation is the reason your child is bored.  :) [/quote]

Maybe but at least my kid's needs are met.  Mine are fine.  We do lots of activities/sports as well.  Parents need to stop expecting the schools to do everything and take care of their own kids.[/quote]

I agree. But have you seen recent BOE meeting? they spent more time talking about scheduling the buses for select kids to go back and forth for after school activities and sports activities during entire summer so that the kids can enjoy the equal opportunity. I have not heard a word about central summer academic program. What a shame.
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