No, she is in 2nd grade. Didn't get in the level 4. I asked if I should fill out a form for level 3 services and was told no she would be in. However, I just don't want to mess up the paperwork trail. I guess I worry that this will fall through, if I screw it up. Sorry, for my stupid questions......

Anonymous wrote:Should parent refer even if AART teacher already says kid is in level 3? Just to make sure paperwork is in? Or is this unnecessary?

Level III starts in 3rd grade. If your child is already in 3rd grade or above and AART says they are in level III, you should be all set.

That smiley face was meant to be an 8.

Should parent refer even if AART teacher already says kid is in level 3? Just to make sure paperwork is in? Or is this unnecessary?

There are Level III School Based Services for those at the ES. These can either be pull-out 1 day per week or the AART works with the classroom teacher with lessons. There is a separate application for this which begins in May, with letters of eligibility sent in June.

Level II is for kids who have specific areas of strength : math for example. These kids are given more challenging work in the classroom.

In middle school (6,7,8) in our part of the county, Honors classes in the core subjects are open enrollment. Except for math - you must be considered "advanced in math" (grades, high math SOL scores) to be placed in "Advanced 6th grade math". Then, if your 6th grader child gets a pass advanced on the math SOL AND and high score on the Iowa Test, your 7th grader will be placed in Algebra 1 Honors.

There is an application process for level III AAP as well. The AART will usually initiate the process for the kids who were in the pool but weren't found eligible, but it may need to be initiated by the parent for those who were under the cutoff.

Be aware that level III AAP varies greatly from school to school. At our school, it only consists of about an hour a week where the kids are pulled out of class to do wordmasters (a vocabulary and analogy competition).

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Anonymous wrote:They will take regular classes meant for regular kids and they will grow and learn and become amazing adults with wonderful jobs.

Are you really so superior that you think your kid is currently surrounded by idiots?

Really? OP is just asking a question. Why are you so defensive?
I don't have kids in grade school yet and Know very little about AAP. I am wondering the same thing. I read post about "appealing" and "preparing" their kids and wondering why is the big deal about it. Aren't their kids going to receive help at their local school? I assume that Local school without AAP have some type of advance classes for certain groups. Am I wrong?

Level III AAP.

Anonymous wrote:They will take regular classes meant for regular kids and they will grow and learn and become amazing adults with wonderful jobs.

Are you really so superior that you think your kid is currently surrounded by idiots?

Really? OP is just asking a question. Why are you so defensive?
I don't have kids in grade school yet and Know very little about AAP. I am wondering the same thing. I read post about "appealing" and "preparing" their kids and wondering why is the big deal about it. Aren't their kids going to receive help at their local school? I assume that Local school without AAP have some type of advance classes for certain groups. Am I wrong?

I heard that they will be eligible for some honors classes for 6th grade. Also,in the local school they will receive level 3, although I don't know what it means. At my daughter's school they have different groupings for reading and math already and I would suspect this will continue. I am in the same boat, my daughter did not make the cut, but I keep thinking that perhaps it just wasn't her year and I will work with her a little more so that hopefully she can score just a little higher on a test next year.
I don't think our kids will be left in the dust, I really believe they will be fine and learn in an appropriate manner. The teachers at our school are excellent and continue to challenge my kiddo, even though she wasn't selected. It is disappointing, especially if your child has always done well, but I do think everything will be fine.
Look up the program of studies for 3rd grade, they will have plenty to learn at their base school. I hope this helps.
Also, don't give up on AAP, keep trying!

Anonymous wrote:I don't think it is a big deal in elelmentary school, but it does start making a difference in 7th and 8th grade. Then, respectfully, the gap between the two groups will widen academically.

They have honors classes and AAP honers classes in 7th and 8th.

I don't think it is a big deal in elelmentary school, but it does start making a difference in 7th and 8th grade. Then, respectfully, the gap between the two groups will widen academically.

They will take regular classes meant for regular kids and they will grow and learn and become amazing adults with wonderful jobs.

Are you really so superior that you think your kid is currently surrounded by idiots?

Level III AAP.

Well, you know, they shriveled up and died.

Seriously? For God's sake, they were provided pull-out services of one sort or another at their local school.

I am referring to those kids who missed their "test" by few points. Will these kids take just regular classes designed for the lowest denominator? Or Will they have special classes in their home school?



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