frannieandejsmom - that would be great if it was less than 30 minutes!!
We just got back from meeting with the local Libertyville school. the principal was so friendly and helpful. You could really tell that he cared and was the type to work hard to make sure every kid has his needs met.
But... we left still feeling unsure about what the best arrangement for our son would be. We still have over a year before we need to register him for Kindergarten, so we have some time to decide.
I just wrote to Quest to ask them a few more questions. The woman I've been in touch with there has always been very helpful and friendly. Honestly, the administrators at both Quest and Libertyville public schools seem really great.
One question I asked of my contact at Quest is about testing. I wonder if we should test our son now and get a better idea of just "how gifted" he really is. If is highly or profoundly gifted, it would make me more inclined to think the gifted school might be better.
But we also saw the Northwestern as it's Saturday gifted program out of Quest. It looks like an awesome program! It's available to kids as young as 4, so we could start it next year. We wonder if maybe we should start him off in the public schools (because, hey, they are free! Well, paid for with our taxes.) and do the Saturday enrichment.
I seriously think my husband and I are starting to drive ourselves crazy over-thinking this "where to send him to Kindergarten" question. At this age, it probably matters less than what we think it matters.
*sigh* Ok, that was just a little vent in the midst of this thread. Thanks for listening!
