This does help, thanks.
First off, my mistake. DS...not DD - ???
DS8 does have scat scores and rit map scores - I have not pressed the schools to show me that other students have the same ability. I took it at face value, but now am questioning it. I believe his RIT scores put him in the 99% for grade 2... which means he'd still be pretty high for grade 3 (216). And 443 on scat I haven't shared with the school b/c I only know this to mean he is slightly above 50% for high achieving 2nd grade males - no comparison to normal 4th graders.
Primarily, I have the grade 3 workbook that they'll be using. It makes me want to cry. For example, they'll be learning the basic multiplication... DS8 can multiply thousands by thousands... learning division - much farther grasp on fractions, decimals, geometry and even basic algebra.
So, I don't see how keeping him in the grade 3 class will be helpful. They say they'll differentiate, but I am skeptical.
I feel somewhat lost. I know his potential & passion - but the school kind-of makes me feel like I'm inflating his potential or over reacting to his needs. They don't see what I do.
I know he's gifted - not like many of the kids here on this board - he's more a "normal" gifted, not superior or way off the charts.
Nonetheless, I want him to have the opportunities to acheive as his heart desires and this isn't happening...
I know that we'll end up doing partial HS again, but this also makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong...sneaking my kid out of school to meet his needs. Crazy, but it isn't a good feeling - and I bet those feelings transfer to him.
I'm venting now... but man, this isn't the easiest to navigate so I appreciate the expert advice from those of you advocating for gifted students who require even MORE advocacy!!
Any and all thoughts welcome. The idea of an IQ for me might make me feel better about HS and advocacy because it's a score I understand in terms of potential and ability... don't get this so much with the scat, map or cogat.
