I found out that my dd's whole grade skip was actually initiated by her teachers (she has one homeroom and 8 specialty teachers). They all got together and went to the administration to suggest/ask for a grade skip for my dd.
I agree, the right teacher can make all the difference in the world. My dd has been extremely lucky and so far has only had excellent teachers. We are lucky in that we already know who her homeroom 4th grade teacher will be and she absolutely adores her (mutual feeling).
Also, I just found out today that the school has hired a Math Specialist for lower school for next year.
And Dottie, before you DOK, remember that I have had to pay for my dd's good fortune by having to deal with DXH. He is many times over worse than any school administration.
