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We're looking at these schools, too. What are you thinking for Mr W?
The test scores for Episcopal School of Dallas are also pretty impressive, and it's definitely on our list (as it has a fantastic preschool program).
Last edited by Roni; 02/09/10 09:52 PM.
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For those considering moving or boarding, have you thought about the Davidson Academy in Reno (hello? this website). I am anxious to hear what others think of this school because there is enormous expertise and financial backing behind it. Middle & high school level for profoundly gifted.
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For those considering moving or boarding, have you thought about the Davidson Academy in Reno (hello? this website). I am anxious to hear what others think of this school because there is enormous expertise and financial backing behind it. Middle & high school level for profoundly gifted. we are seriously considering it right now. we've applied and have been invited to the next tour. Reno is just SO far away. (we are in NY, all of out family is on the east coast) If we visit, DS8 will be doing the assessment so I will let you know how it goes. Are you applying to Davidson Academy also?
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Where do you find rankings for G/T programs in Texas? My (entering 1st grade) daughter has been waitlisted to Hockaday, and we want to move somewhere where she can get what she needs (though I don't believe anything will compare to an all-girl environment).
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Thanks Mamone.
I actually think NEST is trending towards being the best school of the Hunter, Anderson, TAG mix. And think it would be a good fit for DD, maybe the best. She keeps insisting she wants the "Science School", though she has no idea, unless psychic that NEST is New Explorations in Science and Technology + math -- for anyone else reading...
I did look at Speyer. And don't like what I have read or heard. I think the philosophy is great but I know of a girl accepted into kindergarten. She got 97 on the SB last year, but her parents held her back as she did not do well on the OLSAT. She got waitlisted at all the privates or not accepted with 99s on the ERBs. And I am thinking they are putting her into kindergarten with some really smart kids a year younger. That is tough. I do not think that was a good decision. Also, Danny is the music director. I know Danny. Of all the talented musicians that are available that teach at the Special Music School, this was a weird choice for HG+ kids. He does real preschool type music on Noggin. He teaches at a playschool where DD went for her 2nd year. If this is a sample of the decision making of how to teach HG+ kids, Connie has to think out of Hollingworth and get real. Can she do it? Perhaps but I do not want to be a guinea pig at 28K per year.
DD is doing extremely well with her piano and wants to take violin. She loves science and we think we can offer a lot of extra curricular. What I want is a good peer group and I am hearing good things about NEST. With the opening of some schools in Brooklyn, I think NEST is a better probability. Willing to take my chances even with TAG for a year and then try to go to grade 2 at the Special Music School.
Thanks again for the suggestion, but I think Speyer has to work the kinks out.
Ren Wren-I've thought about you and your child. Where did she end up in school?
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BWBShari, How far are you from ABQ? My sis lives there and I have a DS6 like you have. Maybe we need to relocate? Hmmm... I live in the ABQ metro area too. Have a gifted DS5 and a DD7 
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Thanks, Edwin! My 2 kids are now at San Jose Highly Gifted Magnet, a public elementary 25 minutes away. We can't afford Mirman but can't imagine a better fit than we've found at San Jose, academically and socially. I updated the Wikipedia page on Highly Gifted Magnets so there are links to all 5 HG public school options in the Los Angeles area. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highly_Gifted_Magnet
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This is a never ending process.
She is in the district gifted & talented. It is not the citywide and we are trying again this year. Spots are given by lottery but siblings have first shot, even if their scores are much lower.
But I have been building my case to push if any spots open up after the lottery. It is very frustrating.
Looked at Speyer and they wanted her to redo K since they have a 9/1 cutoff. I thought that was ridiculous for a 30K per year gifted school.
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Looked at Speyer and they wanted her to redo K since they have a 9/1 cutoff. I thought that was ridiculous for a 30K per year gifted school.
Ren that is hugely disappointing to hear. We don't have the cutoff problem but it sort of negates the idea of asynchronous development which it seemed like they supported. That said, if we don't end up anywhere in this crazy lottery, we are going to investigate it. And it seems that Julia Osborn is no longer heading admissions - which is also disappointing. DeHe
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Down here in the Sunshine State
International Baccalaureate High School
2270 South Broadway
Bartow, Florida 33830
However, many will enter and few will win.
I believe this high school ranks 7th in the nation, and I hear the entrance requirements are quite competitive.
As for Elm you are out of luck, we have waiting list for all of our good magnet schools. I wish I could guarantee DS7's entrance to IBHS. I have a job in Lakeland if I want it. But even with many years to prepare for it, I talk myself out of taking the job and the plunge (of moving).
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