Parent: I have a matrix from you stating that my child is not qualified as G/T and I have a matrix from his school that says he is. :: Hands me both matrices. ::
:: Takes a minute to study both matrices. ::
Me: Your child is currently applying to second grade, correct?
Parent: Yes.
Me: I see the problem with the campus matrix. They used the semester report card from first grade, and they should not have done that. The back of the matrix clearly states that we have to use the final quarter grades from kindergarten. :: Flips over the matrix and shows the parent where it says which report card to use. ::
Parent: But he didn't go to kindergarten.
Me: I know. That is why my matrix has "No Data" there. The campus one should have said that also.
Parent: So my child is not G/T?
Me: Not at this time, no. I'm very sorry.
Being G/T in this district opens up more possibilities regarding schools. For that reason alone, the label seems to hold great value to parents. ... I sympathize with the parents that this is not the news they wanted, but I wish they could just be happy their their child is safe, healthy, and whole - all other labels aside.
:: Takes a minute to study both matrices. ::
Me: Your child is currently applying to second grade, correct?
Parent: Yes.
Me: I see the problem with the campus matrix. They used the semester report card from first grade, and they should not have done that. The back of the matrix clearly states that we have to use the final quarter grades from kindergarten. :: Flips over the matrix and shows the parent where it says which report card to use. ::
Parent: But he didn't go to kindergarten.
Me: I know. That is why my matrix has "No Data" there. The campus one should have said that also.
Parent: So my child is not G/T?
Me: Not at this time, no. I'm very sorry.
Being G/T in this district opens up more possibilities regarding schools. For that reason alone, the label seems to hold great value to parents. ... I sympathize with the parents that this is not the news they wanted, but I wish they could just be happy their their child is safe, healthy, and whole - all other labels aside.
