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Magnet Applications:  The Impossible

3/29/2017

 
Parent:  My child was not offered the opportunity to test.

Me:  I can see on the application that you signed up for testing -

Parent:  We couldn't attend.  We had a family emergency.

Me:  Right, I have notes about that also, and you were offered another testing date, but you declined.

Parent:  I'm sorry that we couldn't make testing at your convenience, I would like my child tested now.

Me:  Unfortunately, the window closed in January - 

Parent:  Those points could cause my child to qualify!  I demand testing!

Me:  Let's do a little math here ... they did take one test, and they scored 7 points.  Their report card gives them 5 additional points.  Their teacher recommendation gives them another 8 points.  That is a total of 20 points.  Even with a perfect score on the test they are missing, they would still not qualify as G/T.

Parent:  I want them tested anyway.

Me:  Oooookaay.  I will submit your request to the district's G/T department ...

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