Thank you for your replies. I have to say that I am a little envious of other districts and accommodations they have made.
NotSoGifted...if 5th Graders have qualifying test scores on the NJASK and MAP, they can take the Orleans-Hannah, and depending on what percentage they received, they receive points and depending on how many points they have, they will be accelerated. When my DD was scheduled to take this test, the district ws getting rid of ALL advanced classes, language arts and a two- tiered math class. I had multiple conversations about it, as did many other parents and they kept the two year (highest level) math class. There were 24 spots and over 80 test takers. DD got in, HOWEVER, the following summer if you had @ 40 hours and 150 dollars, your child could take a summer class covering pre-algebra and waive into the class. Ugh!!! DD has a definite math gift, she misses math class once a week for school-endorsed, parent-funded g&t art, and still manages to be one of the best in her class. But is DS blows her out of the water in comprehension speed and understanding. He is the kid who says " just show how to do it and go away." And he does get it. We have no formal curriculum we follow at home, we just let his interest guide him. I am not a tiger mom, my three children are well-rounded, sports, art and anything else they want to attempt. My kids will tell you they *hate* the American Revolution stories we tell at the dinner table, but they do retain. They can now
tell you how important a supply line is and why the colonies were a HUGE financial goal for France.
So, I guess I will get him tested and see where he actually is and what I need(or not) to do for him. And I will use his scores (hopefully) to advocate against his complete and utter boredom in math. He brought home a clock worksheet the other day, ugh! Maybe I will teach him Roman Numerals, so he can at least be challenged in writing the answers.
Thank you for your help and advice, it is greatly appreciated. But most of all through these boards, I feel less alone.
