I did speak with a woman who has put 4 children through the program and they have gone onto the very pricey private school in the area. This school, which is quite small, and very well respected, is in the same area. She said thus far they have all been able to skip 6th and go on to 7th at the private school. TO me that speaks volumes about the program for the children to be able to skip a grade at such a great school.
This is an objective assessment and does speak well. But not so of the private school. LOL.
You can also consider advocating continuing the program in middle and high school or move.
I would favor the school with the more involved parents. Also, I would try to meet both Principals and decide- so much comes from top-down, so if the Principal at one school is better, that is also an important consideration.
Also go with your gut- it's often right, and you obviously know your child best.
I cannot agree more.
