Anonymous wrote:I am putting in DD's Pulitzer prize. Along with the nomination for the Nobel Piece Prize.

But that's just a nomination? I hate this "trophy for everyone" thing. I only put in things my child WON.

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Anonymous wrote:It makes you look like That Kind of Parent.

+1000

Just curious: are all AAP parents as obsessed with AAP, test scores, and their children as those on DCUM? Please say it isn't so.

Not all, but they represent a significant minority.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Plan to send CTY certificate

This will make you look crazy, sorry.

What is a CTY certificate and why would it make PP "look crazy?"

It is a certificate from the camp the Johns Hopkins runs in the summer to make money from all the affluent crazy people in the DVM and beyond. It is summer school with more recess.

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Anonymous wrote:

. I am the first one to admit my kid isn't gifted

How would you define "gifted"?

Here is an explanation from an experienced AAP teacher a few days ago:

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/15/356165.page#4584938

Gifted:

There is a difference between a smart kid and a gifted learner. Not all gifted learners are star students. In fact, the opposite is often true. Many gifted children have attention issues, don't see the purpose in writing long answers, refuse to do homework, forget their materials, etc. Many of them don't know how to study....they never needed to before. On the other hand, many gifted learner are such perfectionists that they completely melt down when things aren't exactly right. They are highly anxious and worry about every last detail. Gifted kids can be highly motivated, but they can also be completely scattered and inattentive (think absent-minded professor). The key for the teachers and parents of gifted kids is to recognize those differences and help guide their gifted learners learn how to make the most of their giftedness
and learn how to handle the challenges that come with being gifted.

That is the definition of ADHD and gifted.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Plan to send CTY certificate

This will make you look crazy, sorry.

What is a CTY certificate and why would it make PP "look crazy?"

My school recommended that anyone who is interested in having their child enter AAP next year, regardless of scores, prepare a folder. Also stated that recommendations not as important to them. We typically have 2 GenEd and 2 AAP classes for our school--lots of high achievers.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It makes you look like That Kind of Parent.

+1000

Just curious: are all AAP parents as obsessed with AAP, test scores, and their children as those on DCUM? Please say it isn't so.

Yep, PP who wants to submit the CTY certificate, people are just trying to help you out.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It makes you look like That Kind of Parent.

+1000

Just curious: are all AAP parents as obsessed with AAP, test scores, and their children as those on DCUM? Please say it isn't so.

No.

This is not real life.

It is an outlet and a place for some to glean helpful information amid the craziness.

Anonymous wrote:It makes you look like That Kind of Parent.

+1000

Just curious: are all AAP parents as obsessed with AAP, test scores, and their children as those on DCUM? Please say it isn't so.