There was much healthy discussion about starting our son in 2nd grade, instead of 1st - and they suggested, based on his scores and academic age, to evaluate and assess him with a 2nd grade teacher. If he truly is ready in the majority of areas for 2nd grade then they will place him there and work with him to make sure he is getting what he needs. If he appears to only be very ahead in one or two areas they will make those accommodations from his 1st grade classroom.
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Thanks to all of your comments we went in feeling that either placement could work well. Now we are leaving it in the teacher's hands. Ultimately, she has to support the radical three year grade skip or it won't be successful.
Zia's Mom,
I'm so pleased for you and for your son! I'll be looking forward to your report-backs as things go along. The point about the "recieving" teacher is an excellent one. Yippee!
Love and More Love,
Trinity
