Anonymous
09/17/2023 09:16
Subject: Re:What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Supplement, particularly in reading and math, but also with content, either at home or otherwise outside school. That is what most parents do, even if they do not admit it in public or on DCUM.
Anonymous
09/17/2023 08:49
Subject: Re:What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
My two older kids are / were in AAP (oldest is in 9th now) and youngest is in 3rd grade Gen Ed. In my old age - I think it's 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. I don't mind that my youngest is a big fish in a smaller pond - there are some benefits to that as well. And, I think she'll do just as fine taking all honors in middle school as opposed to AAP. I honestly she will end up doing the same academically in the long run as the older two.
I don't think it's worth stressing about or worrying about. But you have to be secure and in it for the long game to have this attitude. I know both ways so I am secure.
I don't think it's worth stressing about or worrying about. But you have to be secure and in it for the long game to have this attitude. I know both ways so I am secure.
Anonymous
09/17/2023 08:24
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Join the PTA!! At our school, all the AAP kids have PTA parents.
Anonymous
09/17/2023 08:02
Subject: Re:What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
My DS”s handwriting is atrocious and his art work is crap, love the boy but his writing is just bad and he is not an artist. He was accepted into LIV first round. He did well in school, had strong test scores (135], and good GBRS (3CO, 1FO). He dis used things he learned outside of school that related to what they were doing in class. He read books that tied into what they were learning in class when he finished his work. He did the extra work available and then read or wrote stories for fun. He is an easy going kid who doesn’t get in trouble in class.
We read to him at home, played lots of games, and went to some museums. He plays sports and does Scouts. There is no magic formula.
We read to him at home, played lots of games, and went to some museums. He plays sports and does Scouts. There is no magic formula.
Anonymous
09/17/2023 07:19
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Anonymous wrote:Read to your kid and have them read to you enough that they will be above grade level in reading. Get some math workbooks and make sure your kid is fluent in basic 1st and 2nd grade math. Work on your kid's handwriting and art skills, so their work looks nice and stands out. Teach your kid to raise their hand a lot and volunteer a lot in class. Teach your kid to do any extra work offered by the teacher.
AAP admissions are not about being gifted or needing something extra. They're all about making sure your kid comes across as a bright, motivated, pleasant child to have in class. Almost every kid who is considered advanced, whether they're just mildly advanced or many grade levels ahead, will get "Consistently Observed" in the first two GBRS categories. The big difference is whether your kid is seen as creative and motivated. Pretty handwriting and art skills tend to cause teachers to give high creativity ratings. They also lead to prettier work samples. Raising your hand a lot, doing extra work, and coming across as a pleasant child tend to lead to high motivation scores. The flip side is often true, too. If your kid is very highly gifted and light years ahead, but isn't into art and doesn't explain their thought processes to the teacher, they're likely to get a low Creativity score. Likewise, if they're not interested in doing extra busywork, they're likely to get low Motivation scores.
"Pretty" art and handwriting, and willingness to do busywork, does not sound like evidence of giftedness or need for AAP, but ok. I guess it's more about being "bright, motivated, and pleasant." With pretty drawings to boot.
Anonymous
09/17/2023 07:15
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Anonymous wrote:Work with your child every day. It doesn’t have to drudgery, make it fun. 10-20 min of academic type work everyday, especially areas where they are most deficient. Not Kumon worksheet BS but actual parent:child interactive work.
Some examples of what you mean specifically? I have my own idea but just want to hear more. Kumon worksheets have their place to assess skill development in some areas but agree, not the backbone for enrichment at home.
Anonymous
09/17/2023 04:59
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Be a room mom and suck up to the teacher next year. It's all about the gbrs.
This is so true. Do everything you need to to get good GBRS. Suck up to the teacher, the AART, and the principal. In our school they all work on the GBRS together.
This is in every school. It’s called the local committee and it’s required to be a team.
Anonymous
09/16/2023 19:46
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Read to your kid and have them read to you enough that they will be above grade level in reading. Get some math workbooks and make sure your kid is fluent in basic 1st and 2nd grade math. Work on your kid's handwriting and art skills, so their work looks nice and stands out. Teach your kid to raise their hand a lot and volunteer a lot in class. Teach your kid to do any extra work offered by the teacher.
AAP admissions are not about being gifted or needing something extra. They're all about making sure your kid comes across as a bright, motivated, pleasant child to have in class. Almost every kid who is considered advanced, whether they're just mildly advanced or many grade levels ahead, will get "Consistently Observed" in the first two GBRS categories. The big difference is whether your kid is seen as creative and motivated. Pretty handwriting and art skills tend to cause teachers to give high creativity ratings. They also lead to prettier work samples. Raising your hand a lot, doing extra work, and coming across as a pleasant child tend to lead to high motivation scores. The flip side is often true, too. If your kid is very highly gifted and light years ahead, but isn't into art and doesn't explain their thought processes to the teacher, they're likely to get a low Creativity score. Likewise, if they're not interested in doing extra busywork, they're likely to get low Motivation scores.
AAP admissions are not about being gifted or needing something extra. They're all about making sure your kid comes across as a bright, motivated, pleasant child to have in class. Almost every kid who is considered advanced, whether they're just mildly advanced or many grade levels ahead, will get "Consistently Observed" in the first two GBRS categories. The big difference is whether your kid is seen as creative and motivated. Pretty handwriting and art skills tend to cause teachers to give high creativity ratings. They also lead to prettier work samples. Raising your hand a lot, doing extra work, and coming across as a pleasant child tend to lead to high motivation scores. The flip side is often true, too. If your kid is very highly gifted and light years ahead, but isn't into art and doesn't explain their thought processes to the teacher, they're likely to get a low Creativity score. Likewise, if they're not interested in doing extra busywork, they're likely to get low Motivation scores.
Anonymous
09/16/2023 19:33
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Anonymous wrote:Be a room mom and suck up to the teacher next year. It's all about the gbrs.
This is so true. Do everything you need to to get good GBRS. Suck up to the teacher, the AART, and the principal. In our school they all work on the GBRS together.
Anonymous
09/16/2023 10:46
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Work with your child every day. It doesn’t have to drudgery, make it fun. 10-20 min of academic type work everyday, especially areas where they are most deficient. Not Kumon worksheet BS but actual parent:child interactive work.
Anonymous
09/16/2023 09:58
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Buy everything on the teacher's wishlist, for starters.
Anonymous
09/16/2023 09:58
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Anonymous wrote:Be a room mom and suck up to the teacher next year. It's all about the gbrs.
Is it really all about the GBRS? What is a room mom?
Anonymous
09/15/2023 22:05
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Be a room mom and suck up to the teacher next year. It's all about the gbrs.
Anonymous
09/15/2023 16:37
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
AAP is a service, not a prize.
You give your kid food, clothing, shelter, love, books, and toys. You talk to your kid and ask questions. You encourage them to pursue their interests with effort.
You give your kid food, clothing, shelter, love, books, and toys. You talk to your kid and ask questions. You encourage them to pursue their interests with effort.
Anonymous
09/15/2023 16:26
Subject: What to do NOW to get into and do well in AAP?
Kid is starting 1st grade. Knowing what you know now, what would you do in this situation?