Current Grade: 2
NNAT: 137
CoGAT: 127
In Pool (Yes/No): Yes
iReady Math Percentile: 463
iReady Reading Percentile: 490
HOPE (good/bad/etc, # of exceptional subjects): just requested portfolio

Pyramid: Robinson

In/not in: Not in


Have a first year teacher who I truly think has no idea how to identify his needs. When I asked during parent teacher conference about the application she seemed surprised I was asking and didn’t think he was a good fit. I have a daughter thriving in full time AAP and my son catches on to things much quicker than she does and just gets the bigger picture

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Anonymous wrote:Current Grade: 2
NNAT: 137
CoGAT: 141
In Pool (Yes/No): yes
iReady Math Percentile: 99
iReady Reading Percentile: 99
HOPE (good/bad/etc, # of exceptional subjects): unknown

Pyramid: Oakton

In/not in: not in

This is surprising. Stats sound good.

Example of why you should always request the HOPE; there must be be something in there that contradicts the stellar stats.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Current Grade: 2
NNAT: 130
CoGAT: 142
In Pool (Yes/No): yes
iReady Math Percentile: 99
iReady Reading Percentile: 99
HOPE (good/bad/etc, # of exceptional subjects): unknown

Pyramid: Hayfield

Not In

How do these kids not get in?

Thank you for this— He’s our first so this process was new for us. Definitely disappointed because we thought the program would be a great fit for him. His teacher constantly tells us that he is not challenged enough by the material, which our son echos. We also thought it would be a great fit socially and were looking forward to him being with kids with similar interests. But alas, onward and upward!

I would appeal in this situation. I appealed successful for my child 2 yrs ago and am glad I didn’t give up after the initial rejection. DC is thriving.

100% the difference comes down to hope scores. That and pyramid.
I have heard the hope score is very highly weighted. That is part of what makes this so frustrating. We are at a center school in Langley pyramid and it is well known that if you want your kid in AAP you try to request a specific 2nd grade teacher because she will go to bat and put together an excellent packet for your kid.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Current Grade: 2
NNAT: 130
CoGAT: 142
In Pool (Yes/No): yes
iReady Math Percentile: 99
iReady Reading Percentile: 99
HOPE (good/bad/etc, # of exceptional subjects): unknown

Pyramid: Hayfield

Not In

How do these kids not get in?

Thank you for this— He’s our first so this process was new for us. Definitely disappointed because we thought the program would be a great fit for him. His teacher constantly tells us that he is not challenged enough by the material, which our son echos. We also thought it would be a great fit socially and were looking forward to him being with kids with similar interests. But alas, onward and upward!

Current Grade: 2
NNAT: 159
CoGAT: 139
In Pool (Yes/No): Yes
iReady Math Percentile: 99
iReady Reading Percentile: 99
HOPE (good/bad/etc, # of exceptional subjects): ??

Pyramid: Chantilly

In/not in: In

Anonymous wrote:Current Grade: 2
NNAT: 160
CoGAT: 150
In Pool (Yes/No): yes
iReady Math Percentile: 79 😬
iReady Reading Percentile: 99
HOPE (good/bad/etc, # of exceptional subjects): unknown

Pyramid: Madison

Level 4: In

Oops messed up, I meant:

iReady Math percentile: 99
iReady Reading percentile: 79

Current Grade: 2
NNAT: 160
CoGAT: 150
In Pool (Yes/No): yes
iReady Math Percentile: 79 😬
iReady Reading Percentile: 99
HOPE (good/bad/etc, # of exceptional subjects): unknown

Pyramid: Madison

Level 4: In

Anonymous wrote:Current Grade: 2
NNAT: 138
CoGAT: 149
In Pool (Yes/No): Yes
iReady Math Percentile Fall 2nd grade: 95
iReady Math Percentile Winter 2nd grade: 97
VALLSS Fall 2nd grade: 649
VALLSS Winter 2nd grade: 664
HOPE: don't know

Pyramid: Centreville

In/not in: NOT IN

I will be appealing. I feel like it was her reading skills assessments. She has improved a lot and has had support from a private tutor. I will submit fresh reading scores and get privately tested. How to do that all by May 1 including spring break in there. Ugh.

The HOPE is one of the most important parts. It’s where teachers get to say their peace and it is very valued. You should get the HOPE score. Likely the subjects weren’t checked and the teacher did not indicate that your child needs extra opportunities for enrichment. For most high scoring kids who don’t get in I think it comes down to the HOPE. Also if the teacher samples of work are not really showing unique skills that hurts the packet. When my son got in he didn’t have great scores but his teacher checked every box as needing extra extensions because he was advanced in every subject.

Anonymous wrote:We are sitting here discussing how it’s possible that everyone with lower scores got in, but DD did not. What do we have to do?!

Appeal.

Could it be a poor HOPE?

We are sitting here discussing how it’s possible that everyone with lower scores got in, but DD did not. What do we have to do?!

I don't get it either. Some profiles on here are In and others with far better scores are not in. **Mind f blown***

Anonymous wrote:Current Grade: 2
NNAT: 130
CoGAT: 142
In Pool (Yes/No): yes
iReady Math Percentile: 99
iReady Reading Percentile: 99
HOPE (good/bad/etc, # of exceptional subjects): unknown

Pyramid: Hayfield

Not In

How do these kids not get in?

Current Grade: 2
NNAT: 130
CoGAT: 142
In Pool (Yes/No): yes
iReady Math Percentile: 99
iReady Reading Percentile: 99
HOPE (good/bad/etc, # of exceptional subjects): unknown

Pyramid: Hayfield

Not In

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know some of my son’s friends applied too, but I feel uncomfortable reaching out even though I am friendly with the parents. I don’t want to brag that my son got in. Do I wait for the kids to tell each other? Or just see who is at the orientation?

I would not reach out. And I would tell your kid to be sensitive about it. I told mine she got in because she actually asked (they must be talking about it) and told her not to bring it up again with other kids. She understood why. Her little brother has SN so we talk a lot in our house about ability and effort.

I also told my daughter not to talk about it.

The kids absolutely will be talking about it.

Touché!