Right, I would have a lot less to complain about if I thought the regular curriculum was advanced. DD8 did get in but I wonder about those who didn't and how slow it must be for them.
Also, our program is only a pullout for 1.5 hrs/wk until 4th/5th when they spend 1 semester of each yr going for a fullday to the college for mini courses. Then Jr high magnets and high school are supposed to be wonderful. I'm thinking why not be more flexible with the actual score (ie look at the whole picture) and have an elementary magnet? anways.....
Just adding, I don't hate everything about the school, and DD8 loves it, she is very social and adept and modifying her behavior to fit a given situation. Not sure if this is good or bad. The main thing is just the lack of individual assessment or exceptions and communication with the parents. I do think they try and I am very pro-teacher my mom was one for 30 yrs so I know they are over worked and underpaid....I have also been told that parents on the other end of the bell curve also have difficult times getting services which I hadn't really thought of until a friend brought it up. Made me realize how messed up certain things are in our system.
Last edited by mschaff; 03/19/09 10:28 AM.
