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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi,

We sent in an appeal with a GBRS of 15.  Test scores were low but psychologist said committee, through extensive comments and high GBRS, is trying to say child belongs at center.  [u]Child is only one in class doing extra projects. [/u][b] Cogat 108, Naglieri 117, WISC V- 121.  Seemed like no acceptance to me, but teachers and psychologist days this is unusual case.  One three on report card. Almost all 4's for two years.  Working above grade level in math and reading.  This is a case where the ability and desire to produce is very high while some kids get the test scores, but don't produce.  I don't expect appeal to work, but it is supposed to be a wholistic program, not a gifted program.  He has to be given extra work constantly.  Teacher says he was perfect candidate.  GBRS in first grade was 14.  Committe doesn't get that score of course.[/quote]

How do you know this?  Frankly, I'm surprised the psychologist would say this to you in light of the IQ results.  I'm not trying to be mean but just being honest.[/quote]

I know this because the teacher and I have talked.  Test scores may be everything to some people, but they are not the only indicator of someone that is capable (and doing) extremely high performance standards.  The comments on the GBRS indicated the projects and the high level of performance.  I know his AART school teacher, principal, first and second grade teachers were all very surprised at the test scores versus their assessment of him.  It is their assessment that lead to a referral.  The psychologist met with us again for free after his denial asking to see his file.  After looking at it, she said this was a case worth submitting.  She said 60-70 percent chance.  This is me listening to professionals.  He's not the standard case for sure, but that's ok.  Many kids with great test scores are not good students.

I think people are trying to be mean or you would phrase things differently![/quote]

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