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In an effort to find a science mentor for my DS7, I was on the phone with the local university. The woman asked if I had considered the A.I.M.S. program (Albuquerque Institute of Math and Science)as she thought he'd be a good candidate. I replied that I hadn't heard of the program. She explained that 2 years ago, a charter school was opened on the university campus for 6-12 grade students that focuses on math and science. The program is designed so that children who master high school level in any subject are then enrolled in the college. The school is small, roughly 40-50 per grade level.
I have an appointment next week with the principal to explore the possibility for DS. New Mexico allows h/s kids to attend school part time, so i'm hoping they'll let him go part time this year, then if all goes well he can go full time the following year. When I pulled up the state test statistics for this school, it was listed in the top 5.
Last edited by BWBShari; 06/16/10 01:18 PM.
Shari Mom to DS 10, DS 11, DS 13 Ability doesn't make us, Choices do!
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Sounds like a dream, especially for your son. Do keep us posted on what you find out.
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That sounds fabulous, Shari!
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Good Luck Shari! All the best!
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Keep us up to date. That's exciting.
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That sounds awesome, is it far from where you live?
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YES!!!
That was inarguably the most awesome meeting I've ever had. Not only did the principal agree to accept DS7 into their program, she was genuinely excited about it! He will attend part time beginning in August, then enroll full time the following year.
The principal asked so many relevant questions regarding accomodations and his emotional status. She plans to assign him a counselor and a senior mentor. She completely agreed with my reasons behind looking for part time the first year. We talked about emotional meltdowns and she told me that many of the sixth grade boys cry so he'll fit right in. Then she told me that she will enroll him officially as a 7th grader because in her words "6th graders are very squirrely and are likely to lead your little one down the wrong path. By 7th grade our students are much more settled and focused, plus she thinks he'll like the math teacher better."
She committed to having a meeting with his teachers and I after one month to "tweak and finagle as necessary"! Unbelievable! If the rest of the staff is a reflection of the Principle and her attitude, DS' education just got soooo much easier. My fingers are still crossed, but i'm much more hopeful than i've ever been.
Shari Mom to DS 10, DS 11, DS 13 Ability doesn't make us, Choices do!
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That's awesome!! It is SO good hear administration and schools that get it. Thanks for sharing!
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