Anonymous
Post 10/13/2011 09:59     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

The thing about GT/AAP in FCPS, at least, is that the workload is not that much more. The problems require more critical thinking at the expense of drill and practice. For some, the apparent workload is actually less than Gen ED
Anonymous
Post 10/13/2011 09:49     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

Wow, pp, what you don't know about elementary school is a LOT. They are SO teaching algebra in elementary.
Don't compare the GT program of 20 years ago to today's programs.
It seems as if you think that today's GT program is full of overworked, joyless kids who are being stuffed full of algebra. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Anonymous
Post 10/13/2011 09:40     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

New poster here, haven't read the entire thread, but in my opinion it is totally inappropriate for a teacher to recommend G&T, or for that matter, a vodka and tonic, or any other alcoholic beverage. These are kids, for crying out loud. Kudos to you for not going along with the suggestion.
Anonymous
Post 10/13/2011 09:30     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What grade is she in?


OP: Third. Which is another thing. I didn't do G&T until middle school growing up, so not sure what the point is at the elementary grades.


This in bold. I think it's too much work too soon in elem school. Let the kids have fun and play. There will be enough time to get serious in middle and high school. Besides, it's not like they are teaching algebra in elem school.
Anonymous
Post 10/13/2011 09:23     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

and if these posts did help the poster make up her mind, what is it to you?
Anonymous
Post 10/13/2011 08:49     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

Anonymous wrote:I decided to just try GT. If we don't like it we'll go back.


i hope it's not these posts on DCUM that converted you...
Anonymous
Post 10/12/2011 19:27     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

No harm in trying. Good for you.
Anonymous
Post 10/12/2011 18:33     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

I decided to just try GT. If we don't like it we'll go back.
Anonymous
Post 10/12/2011 12:04     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

I can't imagine overloading a child with work from pullout! More information is needed from the other parents in the same program. I definitely asked good friends whose children were in our AAP program what the deal was on homework. All said "no big deal" and they were right.
Anonymous
Post 10/12/2011 11:45     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

but it's not even an AAP. it's Arlington's pull out service. not sure why OP's so against it. perhaps her own GT experience wasn't great. dunno.
Anonymous
Post 10/12/2011 00:22     Subject: Re:Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

Pp, ita
Anonymous
Post 10/11/2011 21:06     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

If your kid is deemed eligible for AAP, it means that many educational professionals think that your child CAN handle the curriculum and pace of the class.
It's a myth that AAP means your kid is loaded up with homeowork every night.
My 3rd grader still does an average of 30 minutes of homework a night...just like last year. The difference is in the type of work being done...more projects, 4th grade math (not that hard says the kid), and more in depth study of a subject. The kid is definitely happy to be in the class.
Again, even though it's AAP it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes a night, and it doesn't. If your kid is AAP material, it's not going to be a problem. My 3rd grader still has time to play and does a couple of after school activities.
Anonymous
Post 10/11/2011 20:35     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

I think you owe your kid looking into that and other options. You kid could end up underworked and bored senseless. That is NOT good.

Just get some info...at least have the kid tested so you know what you are working with and can make a plan.
Anonymous
Post 10/11/2011 19:03     Subject: Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What grade is she in?


OP: Third. Which is another thing. I didn't do G&T until middle school growing up, so not sure what the point is at the elementary grades.


I had a G&T pull-out in elementary school, and it was the highlight of school for me. This was in a different state and a different time, but we did amazing projects and units. Wish my kids had the same opportunities as I had.
Anonymous
Post 10/11/2011 18:29     Subject: Re:Teacher urged a referral for G&T but we won't do it...

I actually briefly thought about having my kid not going to AAP after accepted.
In the regualar classes, my kid would be the smartest one, would be easier to develop confidence and leadership.
Can do other activities like music lession, sports, etc on spare time.

So there are some pros in it, but I ended up sending my kid to AAP for more proper challenges.
You can always go back to regular classe.