Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Parenting and Advocacy Just had first meeting with princ about sub accel

My dd12 took the SAT in both 6th and 7th grade and the ACT in 8th. She was 10 the first time she took the SAT due to a grade skip. She's not one of those way, way out there kids. I wasn't aware that it was that common either until we started with the talent search testing in 4th at the school's suggestion as part of the grade skip eval. Taking college admission tests early no longer looks odd to me either !

kcab...u r in CT too?

I asked for a PPT and was denied, but it was by the secretary. Hmm. Still and IQ test seems to be the next step. Did I say algebra was offered in 6th? It's pre algebra....they have three math groups. Regular (Everyday Math), Accelerated Math, or pre-algebra....and then in 7th grade, Reg. Math, Pre alegbra or algebra. Pre algebra is usually taught in 8th grade normally for the reg students. The VP thought that a student that they have in 6th grade now is in geometry. She was a bit confusing though and wasn't sure of the details. I just wonder how a child who was not allowed to skip in 4th or 5th, and stayed with his regular grade, was able to skip pre algebra and algebra.

Questions I tried to ask while talking with the VP, but she quickly changed the subject and I'm not "quick enough" to know what's going on until after!

I wonder if you are near me in CT. I asked for a "placement exam" to be given and she said they don't have them.

Thanx for your comments...I love hearing what other people are doing and it's giving me the power to push on. I would have quit by now if it wasn't for this forum.

One needs more credentials to administer the SB, so fewer folks give it. All the flip flopping is how we all started - and part of the role of the tester is to be a reliable helper to help us manage that flip flop feeling.
Get a meeting with the Principle, a 'here's where we've been and here's my concern' meeting - and ask this question. They may not answer, or they may volunteer the school to do it, or they might answer. Keep hammering home the social - emotional card and that you want what is best for your child - and that some children have very unusual needs.
Next time you will be more direct. A heartfelt: "Can you help get my daughter's educational and social needs met by writing a letter of recommendation?" is what is needed. No 'hinting' - ok? Aim to ask for 'exactly' what you would like, and use the body language and tone of voice to sent the 'I'm very nice' message. The fact that you've listened calmly to the other person's message should help there too.

Best Wishes,
Grinity
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We are also on the shore...kcab! lol! WOW! And this being our first year in the town DOES make it hard to figure out what is going on!