Originally Posted by cym
Even if you don't get testing done, perhaps you can advocate for a skip. Sounds like he should go into 1st (at least)--I'm one of the advocates for skipping K.

I've heard the schools in Philly are usually not very flexible. There are some good charter schools around, and sometimes they have long waiting lists. You might want to research those as well, because it's easier to get in at the beginning rather than older grades--usually. Charter schools may have a more enriched curriculum and be more willing to work with you (or maybe not).

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Yeah, we're in the western suburbs. I have shopped around for schools as it's something that we've considered (although financially it would be tight). Of course DS is so looking forward to riding the bus to school I think he'd be crushed if he went somewhere that we had to drive him to! :-)

JB