Folks—this is a post from JULY 2020. No need to respond.

The test score is low compare to others who got in. Also the GBRS is not good. Most kids get in with 2consistent and 2 frequently rating. I know kid with over 140 scores and one consistent and 3 frequently got rejected. Try next year It’s no the end of year if not getting in on third.

Did you receive the GBRS? How did the teacher rate your child? Only a very poor showing on the GBRS would explain a denial.

I know this is 3 years old. Hope your appeal was successful. I am in the same boat now.

My child scored 160 on the NNAT and 137 on nonverbal and 141 on composite and has been 4s across the board on the report card along with being in extracurricular activities such as piano, basketball, swimming, the ski team and still did not get in. On top of that, the teacher's comments were 'shown in-depth knowledge in mathematics as shown by their grade 3/4 groundworks assignment and presently working/reading significantly above his grade level.'

My child is in second grade.

All of that and we still did not get in. Not sure if it's that this year, the pool is just that stacked or if there is some bias towards my child.

It’s concerning you’re looking for examples of work samples. How would that help you?

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Anonymous wrote:What do you mean by on the cusp OP? On the cusp between no way and maybe possibly? I wouldn’t call those scores on the cusp.

I think she means the GBRS was high.

I’m sorry but I think it’s likely your child will be denied.

Or she thinks that since her kid was technically in-pool from the 132 NV, the kid is on the cusp. Supposedly 1/3 of all in-pool kids get rejected. OP's kid seems like a perfect example of an in-pool kid with overall stats not supporting AAP placement.

You need to make a great case. Your child sounds like a great candidate for Level III in one area, the non-verbal score. A composite of 118 with one score a 132 says that the Quant and other scores were in the 110 range. A low quant score will make it less likely to get into AAP because the accelerated math is one of the big factors for inclusion.

4 frequently observed means that your child is probably seen as being above average but not in need of accelerated programing.

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean by on the cusp OP? On the cusp between no way and maybe possibly? I wouldn’t call those scores on the cusp.

I think she means the GBRS was high.

I’m sorry but I think it’s likely your child will be denied.

What do you mean by on the cusp OP? On the cusp between no way and maybe possibly? I wouldn’t call those scores on the cusp.

I love all these appeals in FCPS. Basically, if you spend enough $$$ your kid will get a seat.

Anonymous wrote:These NNAT and COGAT scores are not on the cusp, nor is “frequently observed” in all sections of the GBRS. You’ll need a high WISC or some really compelling work samples to make the case that your child needs more than gened can offer.

PP her - I thought OP said GBRS was consistently's... You are right. With 4F's and those scores, you will need probably 130+ WISC to get in. But you can always put together an appeal package and submit if you believe your child needs AAP education.

The cover letter should talk about the reasons that your child’s needs cannot be served in the regular classroom. Talk about your child’s learning style and classroom behaviors which you have observed which will make the regular classroom a difficult environment for him.

A sample won’t really be useful for you because you need to express in detail why your child cannot learn in the regular classroom.

These NNAT and COGAT scores are not on the cusp, nor is “frequently observed” in all sections of the GBRS. You’ll need a high WISC or some really compelling work samples to make the case that your child needs more than gened can offer.

CogAT is age-normed so I don't think your DC would have been disadvantaged.

Why do you believe your DC belongs in AAP? Why is GenEd not sufficient for him? I would focus on the story within the letter. I think the best support you have is the strong GBRS. NNAT and CogAT Composite is not very supportive of the level 4 inclusion, so you need to present a really good story. I would include really strong work samples in writing and math to compensate for CogAT scores (if composite was 118 and NV was 132, I assume Q and NQ was lower 110's or 100's). Good luck!

Does anyone have an example or place to find one of a cover letter and work samples for an AAP appeal? My son entering 3rd didn't get in but his teachers and I were pretty surprised and disappointed.
His numbers were on the cusp, All frequently observed for GBRS and consistent 4's almost across the board for his report cards since kindergarten.

Naglieri: 118
CogAt Composite: 118 Nonverbal: 132

I'm not too sure if it matters or how it works but he hadn't turned 8 yet when he took the CogAt but he was scored against 8 year olds.