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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The privates may be getting rid of the classes but students are still expected to take the tests. [/quote]

PP here.  The private schools my kids attend(ed) never "got rid of the classes."  The number of AP classes is just less than in public schools and start later.  Not sure what you mean about them being "expected to take the tests."

Another big difference is that students have to be approved by faculty to take any honors or AP classes, which keeps the classes on a high level.  My daughter knows quite a few students who were upset they were not approved for honors English for example.[/quote]
dp.. as someone who had to beg to be let in to an AP class because of gatekeeping, then got straight As in the AP class, I'm glad they don't gatekeep. It set me up to be more challenged and do better in school.

I don't agree with honors for all, but if a student *wants* to be challenged and take an AP class, I don't think they should be prevented in doing so. That doesn't mean the class should be dumbed down, though.[/quote]

I agree with you. Honors and AP should be rigorous classes, but anyone who wants to take them should be able to do so. However, not everyone should be required to take them--those who choose not to should have regular classes available.[/quote]

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