Christi -
Excellent news about the handwriting and the crative writing. You have hit the nail on the head as for as "the usual culprits." and you've solved them. Yippee!
My DS10 also is tall with a giant head!
Yes, Yes, do what works for now, don't worry about the future - UNLESS - you are going to be heavily dependent on College Scholarships or want your child to be dominant in sports or academic contests. Those are the only cautions - really!
As for boys dating, there is no reason in the world for a child to lose touch socially with their age mates through afterschool activities.
Flexability for the new Principle is the main key to making school work for these kids! Ask away! Ask your principle to send a letter of introduction for you to the immersion Principle.
ACS -
So glad you didn't take offense. I'm looking forward to hearing more about how you've made it work. Thumbs - up!
Yippee!
Trinity
