Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Learning Environments To skip a grade or not..

I have a lot of sympathy for the close LOG friend idea, so it seems like now isn't a good time for a skip.

(The size argument alone wouldn't have convinsed me, BTW)

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Grinity

Yes Yes Madoosa and MWM! If you love it, then it's was already your in the first place - I'm just reminding you of what you already know!!! You can't steal what you already own.

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Grinity

I agree, we probably would have proceeded if DD's only objection was size. The best friend thing was a huge part of it, and other non-academic issues like athletics also played a role.

Thanks for all the responses.

Well, the school is still pushing to move him ahead, but I really believe if they could teach above grade level without a skip he would be much better off. The truth is that the pace will still be too slow with a skip. I have since learned that the district can do some things for him if he doesn't skip that the principal never offered as an option.. I can even try homeschooling for part of the day.

I have told the school team what we would like and I suggested they talk with him. He has already been moved twice in a previous school (and expected to know the language fluently). He just needs some continuity, a cluster of like kids, and a much more flexible teacher.