Anonymous
Post 05/15/2012 12:57     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Anonymous wrote:The standards have been relaxed as there are a lot of parents now who get their kids in through drastic test prep and/or appeal. That doesn't necessarily mean the child doesn't belong in the program (they could just test poorly, or be a pain in the neck and have that reflected in their GBRS), but there is a good fraction of the kids who are doing only so so academically in AAP, and others who are just struggling. It's up to the parents to decide whether they prefer the kid to be somewhat lost in a more advanced class or doing really well in a regular class.


This makes no sense. If there has been drastic test prep to get the kids score up... then the standards haven't been relaxed at all. The kid just raised their score above the standard.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2012 12:33     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Anonymous wrote:Excuse me...Asian (including India) and Jewish


I meant they are trying to include more minorities, not just Asians. I think many people are disgruntled with the high presence of Asians in the program.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2012 12:23     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Anonymous wrote:Don't lump everyone together. My DC got all 140's subtests and 150s composite. Hoensty, DC doesn't work very hard but gets mostly O's. Looking forward to more of a challenge in AAP. He got in on merit alone so I prefer not to hear parents moan about the low standards.


You DC is probably in the minority these days....he/she would not lower the standards.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2012 11:21     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Anonymous wrote:Disagree wholeheartedly-just attended our level IV center orientation, and my son was one of a handful of white kids there (I counted around 8 total). White girls even more rare-only 5 or so. Am nervous about a cultural divide as we want our kid to be well rounded and participate in sports and other extracurriculars that he enjoys and not have to study all of the time and do busywork. Have seen Race to Nowhere-should be REQUIRED for all FCPS staff!


If the academics is too demanding in AAP for your kid so that the kids doesn't get time for other activities likes sports music etc, then drop it.
You have the option and choice.

Anonymous
Post 05/15/2012 11:11     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
The standards have been relaxed as there are a lot of parents now who get their kids in through drastic test prep and/or appeal. That doesn't necessarily mean the child doesn't belong in the program (they could just test poorly, or be a pain in the neck and have that reflected in their GBRS), but there is a good fraction of the kids who are doing only so so academically in AAP, and others who are just struggling. It's up to the parents to decide whether they prefer the kid to be somewhat lost in a more advanced class or doing really well in a regular class.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2012 10:36     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
How many non-whites where there? and what are the demographics of the school?
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2012 10:26     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Disagree wholeheartedly-just attended our level IV center orientation, and my son was one of a handful of white kids there (I counted around 8 total). White girls even more rare-only 5 or so. Am nervous about a cultural divide as we want our kid to be well rounded and participate in sports and other extracurriculars that he enjoys and not have to study all of the time and do busywork. Have seen Race to Nowhere-should be REQUIRED for all FCPS staff!
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2012 17:03     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Excuse me...Asian (including India) and Jewish
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2012 16:36     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Anonymous wrote:Standards are much lower now.


I think they didn't want the AAP program to only be Asian.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2012 16:26     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Standards are much lower now.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2012 15:40     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Must be... I saw alot of non-asians at the orientation last week.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2012 11:46     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Anonymous wrote:Given the fact that more and more kids are being found eligible for level IV services (see county statistics - I don't think this trend parallels any huge increase in the population in this area), I wonder if the standards for level IV classrooms are falling as teachers have to teach to the LCD. I do see many children getting in to the program who are not really "gifted" but rather just a little above average with parents who persevere or know the system. These children will survive and do fine because their parents will make sure they do. Just wonder where the standards are now compared to let's say 5-10 years ago?


Don't lump everyone together. My DC got all 140's subtests and 150s composite. Hoensty, DC doesn't work very hard but gets mostly O's. Looking forward to more of a challenge in AAP. He got in on merit alone so I prefer not to hear parents moan about the low standards.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2012 09:56     Subject: Re:AAP - lower standards?
Anonymous wrote:be careful. some people on here get very upset when you comment on kids. My own DC had a 130 cogat, hates learning, but got in. 3 years now and DC doesn't know anything else other than AAP. Do I think DC kid is gifted? heck no.


What does it mean? "doesn't know anything else other than AAP"
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2012 09:46     Subject: Re:AAP - lower standards?
be careful. some people on here get very upset when you comment on kids. My own DC had a 130 cogat, hates learning, but got in. 3 years now and DC doesn't know anything else other than AAP. Do I think DC kid is gifted? heck no.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2012 18:42     Subject: AAP - lower standards?
Given the fact that more and more kids are being found eligible for level IV services (see county statistics - I don't think this trend parallels any huge increase in the population in this area), I wonder if the standards for level IV classrooms are falling as teachers have to teach to the LCD. I do see many children getting in to the program who are not really "gifted" but rather just a little above average with parents who persevere or know the system. These children will survive and do fine because their parents will make sure they do. Just wonder where the standards are now compared to let's say 5-10 years ago?