Thanks aeh! Re 2: yes, I thought this might ring familiar for you.
Re: options, DS' EF has come a long way in a short time. He effectively has a half-day, self-directed block of work that he carries out independently now, with materials, schedules, and tools provided from home. It's more like a collaborative off-site homeschooling arrangement than a traditional school. With structure, I don't think EF would be a limiting factor for any of these four options.
Timelines for a placement decision range from March to June 2022. Admission timelines will determine whether I can get a plan in place that involves two new schools. It's not out of the question - I like this option quite a bit! - but logistically, this has more variables outside my locus of control. The MS is not a natural feeder to the HS, so there likely wouldn't be an existing relationship between the campuses.
Perhaps, with your last suggestion on the table, I could consider other options that I'd otherwise overlook for MS within the HS' catchment. Thanks - this was super helpful!
