Anonymous
Post 04/10/2026 00:46     Subject: AAP decisions in
These look like good HOPE scores. So sorry that it didn't work out. HOPE is so subjective and this whole process is holistic. That makes it so not transparent.
I am in the same boat. Kid was in the Universal Pool but didn't get in.
NNAT-149, NGAT-130, MAP-99 percentile, VALS-720. HOPE-7 Almost Always, 1 Always, 1 Often, 2 Sometimes. Report Card mostly 4s in all subjects except for some 3 s here and there. Teacher did not mark my kid in any of the subjects
From what I heard subject level/part time screening would happen next month.
Considering Appeal.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 22:49     Subject: AAP decisions in
Recieved AAP Packet for 2nd grader

NNAT : 146
NGAT: 126
Hope Scale :
5 almost always
5 always
student shows exceptional talent beyond their same age peers.
The subjects marked where math, science, reading, writing, visual and social studies.
He was in universal pool.

He didn't get in. classroom and AART teacher suggested for appeal.

WISC V : 129


Are these good HOPE scores ? Also, would WISC V score hinder our chances
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 22:09     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


There is no AAP Math in middle school. All AAP students take algebra 1 honors.


Not true, some used to choose M7H. I have no idea what kids do now.


Yup, the non math aap 4 kids end up in H7 with the strong math kids who didn't have access to advanced math in 6th


The non math aap kids? What does that mean? Do you mean the kids in AAP who are not good at math and struggle with advanced math?

All kids in AAP/Level IV or what ever they are calling it now are taking Advanced Math, it is a part of AAP. Some struggle with the math because they are not strong at math or they don't enjoy math. Many kids in AAP will take M7H and not A1H because they are not ready for A1H in 7th grade. It seems like there is more of a push to get kids into A1H in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade so there might be kids who should have been in M7H that end up un A1H now, and that is a shame because it is not doing those kids any good.

This is one of the reasons that kids with strong MAP scores but not 95th percentile MAP scores are not selected for AAP. There are concerns with their ability to handle the acceleration.


There are kids in level 4 aap who very much struggle with the math. And there are kids in general ed/ aap 3 who are very strong in math but never had access to advanced math. They all end up in the same math class in middle school.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 21:56     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


There is no AAP Math in middle school. All AAP students take algebra 1 honors.


Not true, some used to choose M7H. I have no idea what kids do now.


Yup, the non math aap 4 kids end up in H7 with the strong math kids who didn't have access to advanced math in 6th


The non math aap kids? What does that mean? Do you mean the kids in AAP who are not good at math and struggle with advanced math?

All kids in AAP/Level IV or what ever they are calling it now are taking Advanced Math, it is a part of AAP. Some struggle with the math because they are not strong at math or they don't enjoy math. Many kids in AAP will take M7H and not A1H because they are not ready for A1H in 7th grade. It seems like there is more of a push to get kids into A1H in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade so there might be kids who should have been in M7H that end up un A1H now, and that is a shame because it is not doing those kids any good.

This is one of the reasons that kids with strong MAP scores but not 95th percentile MAP scores are not selected for AAP. There are concerns with their ability to handle the acceleration.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 21:34     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


There is no AAP Math in middle school. All AAP students take algebra 1 honors.


Not true, some used to choose M7H. I have no idea what kids do now.


Yup, the non math aap 4 kids end up in H7 with the strong math kids who didn't have access to advanced math in 6th
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 19:50     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


This is the primary benefit of AAP. The disruptive kids are filtered out. A lot of these disruptive kids are extremely bright but they can't control themselves, they can't regulate themselves, they don't play well in the sandbox.


AAP Teacher here. I have a ton of Level 4 kids who can’t regulate themselves and are disruptive. Not all AAP kids are studious, focused learners.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 17:47     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


There is no AAP Math in middle school. All AAP students take algebra 1 honors.


I think you have to test in with the Iowa test. A lot of AAP kids didn't make the cut for Algebra honors in 7th grade and I think some non-AAP kids got in.


No Iowa anymore. Based on SOL and grades.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 17:11     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


This is the primary benefit of AAP. The disruptive kids are filtered out. A lot of these disruptive kids are extremely bright but they can't control themselves, they can't regulate themselves, they don't play well in the sandbox.


There are disruptive students in AAP, even in middle school.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 17:07     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


This is the primary benefit of AAP. The disruptive kids are filtered out. A lot of these disruptive kids are extremely bright but they can't control themselves, they can't regulate themselves, they don't play well in the sandbox.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 17:04     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


There is no AAP Math in middle school. All AAP students take algebra 1 honors.


I think you have to test in with the Iowa test. A lot of AAP kids didn't make the cut for Algebra honors in 7th grade and I think some non-AAP kids got in.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 16:09     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


I don’t think there are 8th graders in 7th grade A1H at Carson but I could be wrong.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 16:07     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


There is no AAP Math in middle school. All AAP students take algebra 1 honors.


Not true, some used to choose M7H. I have no idea what kids do now.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 15:58     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)


There is no AAP Math in middle school. All AAP students take algebra 1 honors.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 15:52     Subject: Re:AAP decisions in
When my child was in middle school AAP, they pointed out that honors classes aren’t the same as AAP classes. In their Algebra 1 Honors class, they said there were quite a few disruptive students (the 8 graders)
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 14:52     Subject: AAP decisions in
Anonymous wrote:
Hi friends-
2nd grader
He was in universal pool
NGAT - 141
NAT - 127
MAP -221
iready - 438
MATH - parial AAP currently in 2nd grade
I am not sure what hope rating is - is it the report card quarterly score? If it is report card quarterly score than it was most of the time 3 and few 4.
Now He is not choosen for AAP

Should I submit an appeal?
what is the appeal process step by step?
Do I have chance in this score?


Hello Dear community parents:
I received a Hope Packet from my son school and it does not have good rating.
Teacher marked on all questions never and only in Math question sometimes. This is so frustrating for me as a parent. Should I discuss with principle about it or should I talk to class teacher about it?
Should I have my son appeal with WISC V GMU new score and new 5 samples? or Do I also talk to principal or class teacher before I do anything
Are they going to change HOPE SCORE?


My kid was in AAP and other than the math enrichment, AAP isn't very different from non-AAP. The math is different so you want at least the math part of AAP. But even there, the enrichment isn't light years. If you do well enough on the Iowa test you end up on the same math track as the AAP kids.