Anonymous
Post 06/08/2017 09:41     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Most appeals of kids whose scores are near the cut get in. FCPS is very afraid of lawsuits which show how a kid with lower scores got in. Aggressive parents will get their kids in every time.


Well, they should have to justify why kids with lower scores are let in and a kids with higher scores isn't. I'd call that common sense, not aggressive parents.


Full-time AAP Level IV eligibility is not determined by test scores alone.

The countywide advanced academic central selection committee is composed of administrators, counselors, principals, teachers, school psychologists, and program specialists. To determine student eligibility for full-time AAP Level IV placement, the committee evaluates all available data using a holistic approach and looks for compelling evidence that a child’s needs cannot be met in a general education classroom. No specific score on any one measure determines eligibility. Due to the size of the district, number of files screened, and timeline for screening process, the committee does not produce individual eligibility reports.


source:
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/elementary-school/current-fcps

Anonymous
Post 06/08/2017 09:20     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Letter of acceptance received today. Our school's zipcode is 20120. Huge thank you to everyone who urged me to appeal because I was definitely on the fence about it.


Is your dc going to the Bull Run center? The principal had a lot of energy and enthusiasm at the open house tour.


We are debating it. We are very happy at our base school and may defer the decision for now.

To the PP who asked about the GBRS score, I don't know it, sorry.


NP-our neighbors stayed in VR in 20120 last year rather than go to the center-they said they valued the social benefits of the neighborhood school.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 22:41     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My dd was rejected with a wisc fsiq of 133 and cogat 137. We then did a stanford bine her fsiq was 128 for the appeal. Do you think she has a chance?


She got in. We just got the letter today. What a relief!

Our zip code is 20120.


Gbrs was 8
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 21:43     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
It wouldn't surprise me at all if a FCPS parent somewhere along the line had taken legal action over a decision, or at least threatened to do so.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 21:37     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:Most appeals of kids whose scores are near the cut get in. FCPS is very afraid of lawsuits which show how a kid with lower scores got in. Aggressive parents will get their kids in every time.


Well, they should have to justify why kids with lower scores are let in and a kids with higher scores isn't. I'd call that common sense, not aggressive parents.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 21:14     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:Lawsuits? Lol


This. Former AART is more like a current LIAR.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 21:08     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Lawsuits? Lol
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 19:56     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:Most appeals of kids whose scores are near the cut get in. FCPS is very afraid of lawsuits which show how a kid with lower scores got in. Aggressive parents will get their kids in every time.

Are you aware of any actual lawsuits behind this fear? I suppose they would be public record.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 19:40     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Thanks. And what's the cut?
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 17:42     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Last post from a former aart....
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 17:41     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Most appeals of kids whose scores are near the cut get in. FCPS is very afraid of lawsuits which show how a kid with lower scores got in. Aggressive parents will get their kids in every time.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 17:17     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are there other zip codes that have or have not heard? I'm thinking we will all know by tomorrow.



We had just received the letter. Our appeal has approved. Thankyou all and Wish you all the best.
WISC SCORE 139 GBRS 6
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 17:17     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are there other zip codes that have or have not heard? I'm thinking we will all know by tomorrow.



We had just received the letter. Our appeal has approved. Thankyou all and Wish you all the best.



Our WISC Score is 139. GBRS 6
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 17:16     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:Are there other zip codes that have or have not heard? I'm thinking we will all know by tomorrow.



We had just received the letter. Our appeal has approved. Thankyou all and Wish you all the best.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2017 16:47     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
Anonymous wrote:Nothing today. 22180


Same here - 22180