This is the result of turning a gifted program into advanced academics. When my son was in the GT program, the whole point was the busy work and unnecessary homework went away. He was very engaged in his school work, at school, but not doing heaps of h homework at night because he and his classmates "got" what they were teaching and didn't need all the repetition.

What year was that?

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Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

Why was he stressed then?

Because of the amount of homework, busy work, and projects that were assigned. Our other kids don't have to deal with that nonsense and are learning the same things in a much more relaxed and healthy atmosphere.

This is the result of turning a gifted program into advanced academics. When my son was in the GT program, the whole point was the busy work and unnecessary homework went away. He was very engaged in his school work, at school, but not doing heaps of h homework at night because he and his classmates "got" what they were teaching and didn't need all the repetition.

Unless FCPS goes back to a truly "gifted" program, I really don't see why they're not offering the AAP curriculum to everyone. Heaps of homework and busy work are what most Gen Ed kids get because they need it to master concepts.

No one needs "heaps of homework and busy work". My Gen Ed child is perfectly able to "master concepts" at school, thanks. Gen Ed does not equal slow.

Anonymous wrote: When my son was in the GT program, the whole point was the busy work and unnecessary homework went away. He was very engaged in his school work, at school, but not doing heaps of h homework at night because he and his classmates "got" what they were teaching and didn't need all the repetition.

Sounds like my son's current experience in AAP.

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Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

Why was he stressed then?

Because of the amount of homework, busy work, and projects that were assigned. Our other kids don't have to deal with that nonsense and are learning the same things in a much more relaxed and healthy atmosphere.

This is the result of turning a gifted program into advanced academics. When my son was in the GT program, the whole point was the busy work and unnecessary homework went away. He was very engaged in his school work, at school, but not doing heaps of h homework at night because he and his classmates "got" what they were teaching and didn't need all the repetition.

Unless FCPS goes back to a truly "gifted" program, I really don't see why they're not offering the AAP curriculum to everyone. Heaps of homework and busy work are what most Gen Ed kids get because they need it to master concepts.

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Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

Why was he stressed then?

Because of the amount of homework, busy work, and projects that were assigned. Our other kids don't have to deal with that nonsense and are learning the same things in a much more relaxed and healthy atmosphere.

This is not universal. Our DC, 6th grade, has significantly less homework at her Center-- and almost nothing I would consider busy work. To the point that I asked her why she didn't have more work outside class. She says that they do most projects in class, and that they get a lot more work done during her AAP class than GE. It also looks like her math worksheets, etc are shorter. Love it!

Our child has been busy every night with loads of homework. Not loving it.

Sounds like he doesn't belong in AAP. Why not move him to Gen Ed? Don't keep torturing him.

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Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

Why was he stressed then?

Because of the amount of homework, busy work, and projects that were assigned. Our other kids don't have to deal with that nonsense and are learning the same things in a much more relaxed and healthy atmosphere.

This is not universal. Our DC, 6th grade, has significantly less homework at her Center-- and almost nothing I would consider busy work. To the point that I asked her why she didn't have more work outside class. She says that they do most projects in class, and that they get a lot more work done during her AAP class than GE. It also looks like her math worksheets, etc are shorter. Love it!

Our child has been busy every night with loads of homework. Not loving it.

What grade? Seems odd...my child is in fourth and has minimal homework (reading, math sheet, a little studying a few times, word study, etc.) Either it is your child (perhaps a procrastinator?), the teacher (the rare one you'll find who gives a lot of homework) or something similar. AAP does NOT equal "LOADS" of homework.

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Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

Why was he stressed then?

Because of the amount of homework, busy work, and projects that were assigned. Our other kids don't have to deal with that nonsense and are learning the same things in a much more relaxed and healthy atmosphere.

This is not universal. Our DC, 6th grade, has significantly less homework at her Center-- and almost nothing I would consider busy work. To the point that I asked her why she didn't have more work outside class. She says that they do most projects in class, and that they get a lot more work done during her AAP class than GE. It also looks like her math worksheets, etc are shorter. Love it!

Our child has been busy every night with loads of homework. Not loving it.

Our 6th grader (attending the AAP Center) has very little homework as most of his work is done at school. He does need to read 45 minutes and take notes to write his book blogpost (done online).

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Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

Why was he stressed then?

Because of the amount of homework, busy work, and projects that were assigned. Our other kids don't have to deal with that nonsense and are learning the same things in a much more relaxed and healthy atmosphere.

This is not universal. Our DC, 6th grade, has significantly less homework at her Center-- and almost nothing I would consider busy work. To the point that I asked her why she didn't have more work outside class. She says that they do most projects in class, and that they get a lot more work done during her AAP class than GE. It also looks like her math worksheets, etc are shorter. Love it!

Our child has been busy every night with loads of homework. Not loving it.

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Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

Why was he stressed then?

Because of the amount of homework, busy work, and projects that were assigned. Our other kids don't have to deal with that nonsense and are learning the same things in a much more relaxed and healthy atmosphere.

This is not universal. Our DC, 6th grade, has significantly less homework at her Center-- and almost nothing I would consider busy work. To the point that I asked her why she didn't have more work outside class. She says that they do most projects in class, and that they get a lot more work done during her AAP class than GE. It also looks like her math worksheets, etc are shorter. Love it!

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Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

Why was he stressed then?

Because of the amount of homework, busy work, and projects that were assigned. Our other kids don't have to deal with that nonsense and are learning the same things in a much more relaxed and healthy atmosphere.

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Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

A huge mistake on our part. He had friends he didn't want to leave, etc. and we thought it would be too disruptive. Ideally, we would have placed all our kids in private school.

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Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

Why was he stressed then?

Anonymous wrote:After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

It would have cost zero dollars to move back to Gen Ed at the earliest opportunity. What made you stay?

After having a child go through AAP, (now in 8th grade), there is no amount of money I would have hypothetically paid to get this child into AAP if we were to do it over. I would have kept him in General Ed. where his siblings are learning exactly the same thing and are far lessed stressed out about it.

Those who compare AAP to a private school are deluding themselves.

Clearly, which is why it is a hypothetical question.

And a burning question to be sure. Given that the target audience is parents whose children were not admitted, perhaps OP will have better luck on the gen ed boards.