We have tried quite unsuccessfully to advocate for acceleration with the public board. I have gone up the chain and my request is falling on deaf ears. Never have they responded with any child-specific comments. Rather, I've just been shut down period.

How do you know when to give up and just go with the private option? We are strong public system supporters but I am quite jaded by the fact that they won't even consider (or give the appearance of willingness to consider) our requests.

We have very strong reasons for request - early birth date, psycho-ed report, strong academic performance.