Nice List Kcab!
I'm wondering what they actually mean when they say 'cluster'
Do they intend to keep those kids together all day long (If so, try and get him into that base classroom no matter what you decide.)
Will they be made to do the regular 4th grade math in addition to 5th grade math?
Where will they be while the 4th graders are doing their math? When will they get to work with the teacher on 5th grade math - how often and for how long?
How did the school 'identify' the other kids to cluster? Was it something like the MAP test? Can you be shown the scores of the other kids, both in the cluster group and in the upper el group - sometimes they are willing to show the results with the names obscured.
Finally - what is the status of the other subjects. Traveling back and forth can be a hassle, no doubt, but if you are taking babysteps towards a full grade skip, it can be helpful in testing the waters. Some kids need a full skip PLUS an additional year of acceleration in their strong area. It can take a while to see what is what.
Good luck!
Grinity
