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 ...
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 ...
