BTDT...I don't think they realize how they sound. They think they are being motivational but not...
Does your state have any requirements for skipping grades? Ours says the districts must have something in place. They offer testing in the summer in order to allow a grade skip or class skip. In elementary school it's difficult to pass all four subjects though if the kids just haven't been exposed to the social studies in particular as it was very fact driven. They don't publicize these tests very much though. They are required to announce dates, but you have to be looking for it and know it's there....
