Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 16:31     Subject: Re:smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Also? a lot of DC independents don't even administer the ERB. Ours doesn't.


yeah, but just the fact that you're paying $35K for PK makes you a crazy parent.


? some of us just have the ability to do this without angst. 'crazy' doesn't really enter the equation. We pick an independent school because we prefer that kind of education over DCPS / DCPCS.

Then our kids continue on past "PK" at that same school!
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 16:25     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Anonymous wrote:If you have a really smart kid in DC and can't afford private school, wouldn't the sensible thing be to move to VA or MD?

Even if you kid is not selected for their gifted programs they will get a much better education in either state's gen ed classes.


Keep thinking that and let us avoid even more crowding at our schools.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 15:56     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
If you have a really smart kid in DC and can't afford private school, wouldn't the sensible thing be to move to VA or MD?

Even if you kid is not selected for their gifted programs they will get a much better education in either state's gen ed classes.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 15:10     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Anonymous wrote:"What do previous posters mean by "99% kid"?"

I'm talking about IQ score percentiles, meaning my kid's PARCC scores are very unaligned with her IQ score. Actually not surprising when you read the literature, but also not something to dismiss outright. Thus the worry - is my kid being served? Do the teachers even care?


In DC the teachers would have no way of knowing what your child's IQ percentiles are.

In Fairfax Co or Montgomery County where there are tests to determine such things so they can identify children for AAP or HGC they're more aware. But in DC unless your child has been through IQ testing because a learning disability or other issue is suspected, and the results were shard with the school, no one knows (or probably cares) but you.

Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 14:33     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
"What do previous posters mean by "99% kid"?"

I'm talking about IQ score percentiles, meaning my kid's PARCC scores are very unaligned with her IQ score. Actually not surprising when you read the literature, but also not something to dismiss outright. Thus the worry - is my kid being served? Do the teachers even care?
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 13:57     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:public parents still obsessing on numbers and percentiles and not looking beyond these metrics ….


Yes I'm sure you pay no attention to your child's ERB scores. And there's nothing that gets the private school board more worked up than talk of how many Ivys or NMSFs a particularly school did, or didn't have.



all that talk about the NMSFs on DCUM is actually the students themselves. Haven't you figured that out yet? It's really obvious. Those threads about private high school sports, NMSFs and Ivy acceptances are ALL teens. Especially the sports threads. All the vigorous GDS bashers are also students.

But this "my 9 year old kid is so advanced because he scored a 3.8473 on the state test and only 0,0003 % of students nationwide can read on his Lexile (the 372nd lexile!) and he is bored and needs challenge" ? That's all you, weird obsessive parents who are totally missing the forest as you plot your trees on the graph


Ok, how about who is the best test prep for the SSAT? Or WISC for the preschool set.



sure, those are parents. But, that's 100% about just getting admitted in the first place. Once I have that WPPSI score on my 4 year old, and he's admitted, I don't then continue to talk about his score and plot it on a national and state chart for the next 6 years.

Also? a lot of DC independents don't even administer the ERB. Ours doesn't.


yeah, but just the fact that you're paying $35K for PK makes you a crazy parent.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 11:31     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:public parents still obsessing on numbers and percentiles and not looking beyond these metrics ….


Yes I'm sure you pay no attention to your child's ERB scores. And there's nothing that gets the private school board more worked up than talk of how many Ivys or NMSFs a particularly school did, or didn't have.



all that talk about the NMSFs on DCUM is actually the students themselves. Haven't you figured that out yet? It's really obvious. Those threads about private high school sports, NMSFs and Ivy acceptances are ALL teens. Especially the sports threads. All the vigorous GDS bashers are also students.

But this "my 9 year old kid is so advanced because he scored a 3.8473 on the state test and only 0,0003 % of students nationwide can read on his Lexile (the 372nd lexile!) and he is bored and needs challenge" ? That's all you, weird obsessive parents who are totally missing the forest as you plot your trees on the graph


Ok, how about who is the best test prep for the SSAT? Or WISC for the preschool set.



sure, those are parents. But, that's 100% about just getting admitted in the first place. Once I have that WPPSI score on my 4 year old, and he's admitted, I don't then continue to talk about his score and plot it on a national and state chart for the next 6 years.

Also? a lot of DC independents don't even administer the ERB. Ours doesn't.


Where shall we send your prize?
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 11:23     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:public parents still obsessing on numbers and percentiles and not looking beyond these metrics ….


Yes I'm sure you pay no attention to your child's ERB scores. And there's nothing that gets the private school board more worked up than talk of how many Ivys or NMSFs a particularly school did, or didn't have.



all that talk about the NMSFs on DCUM is actually the students themselves. Haven't you figured that out yet? It's really obvious. Those threads about private high school sports, NMSFs and Ivy acceptances are ALL teens. Especially the sports threads. All the vigorous GDS bashers are also students.

But this "my 9 year old kid is so advanced because he scored a 3.8473 on the state test and only 0,0003 % of students nationwide can read on his Lexile (the 372nd lexile!) and he is bored and needs challenge" ? That's all you, weird obsessive parents who are totally missing the forest as you plot your trees on the graph


Ok, how about who is the best test prep for the SSAT? Or WISC for the preschool set.



sure, those are parents. But, that's 100% about just getting admitted in the first place. Once I have that WPPSI score on my 4 year old, and he's admitted, I don't then continue to talk about his score and plot it on a national and state chart for the next 6 years.

Also? a lot of DC independents don't even administer the ERB. Ours doesn't.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 11:19     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:public parents still obsessing on numbers and percentiles and not looking beyond these metrics ….


Yes I'm sure you pay no attention to your child's ERB scores. And there's nothing that gets the private school board more worked up than talk of how many Ivys or NMSFs a particularly school did, or didn't have.



all that talk about the NMSFs on DCUM is actually the students themselves. Haven't you figured that out yet? It's really obvious. Those threads about private high school sports, NMSFs and Ivy acceptances are ALL teens. Especially the sports threads. All the vigorous GDS bashers are also students.

But this "my 9 year old kid is so advanced because he scored a 3.8473 on the state test and only 0,0003 % of students nationwide can read on his Lexile (the 372nd lexile!) and he is bored and needs challenge" ? That's all you, weird obsessive parents who are totally missing the forest as you plot your trees on the graph


Ok, how about who is the best test prep for the SSAT? Or WISC for the preschool set.

Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 11:17     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:public parents still obsessing on numbers and percentiles and not looking beyond these metrics ….


Yes I'm sure you pay no attention to your child's ERB scores. And there's nothing that gets the private school board more worked up than talk of how many Ivys or NMSFs a particularly school did, or didn't have.



all that talk about the NMSFs on DCUM is actually the students themselves. Haven't you figured that out yet? It's really obvious. Those threads about private high school sports, NMSFs and Ivy acceptances are ALL teens. Especially the sports threads. All the vigorous GDS bashers are also students.

But this "my 9 year old kid is so advanced because he scored a 3.8473 on the state test and only 0,0003 % of students nationwide can read on his Lexile (the 372nd lexile!) and he is bored and needs challenge" ? That's all you, weird obsessive parents who are totally missing the forest as you plot your trees on the graph
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 11:12     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Anonymous wrote:public parents still obsessing on numbers and percentiles and not looking beyond these metrics ….


Yes I'm sure you pay no attention to your child's ERB scores. And there's nothing that gets the private school board more worked up than talk of how many Ivys or NMSFs a particularly school did, or didn't have.

Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 11:07     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Anonymous wrote:public parents still obsessing on numbers and percentiles and not looking beyond these metrics ….


Not true at all. But when you have the metrics (even against your will), it would be foolish not to look at them. Private school parents look at the metrics they have available to them as well.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 11:04     Subject: smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
public parents still obsessing on numbers and percentiles and not looking beyond these metrics ….
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 10:56     Subject: Re:smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Anonymous wrote:Not PP, but 41% Murch 3rd graders got 5 on the PARCC: http://results.osse.dc.gov/school/287/grade/3


Yes, that is the class. And I think it is worth noting that many 3rd grade classes had strong percentages, and this class is the first one held to CC standards since K (even though the testing didn't start that year). Not sure if that means anything, but it is interesting.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2016 10:51     Subject: Re:smart kid not really being fostered at a JKLM; what to do?
Not PP, but 41% Murch 3rd graders got 5 on the PARCC: http://results.osse.dc.gov/school/287/grade/3