Very interesting to read the responses. I didn't really even think about how high they test the kids. I do know the school system uses computerized achievement testing which asks harder questions if something is answered right and easier if you get it wrong. Yet, I have heard of a couple kids failing the achievement test, because they didn't want to take a hard test. This testing puts them in a reading group and math group. Then is rechecked a number of times during the year to see that the child is advancing.
I do realize that this is only the beginning. I am happy to have an initial plan. I also agree with the comment of who knows how he will act in the new school. Last year, in pre-k, his teachers knew within the first week. So, I'm hoping he'll show his true self, if not he has me. I will say and am concerned that he definitely responses more as himself if he likes the teacher. (In swimming, he performs well if the instructor gets him, if he/ she doesn't, he will pretend he can't swim. Then the instructor comes to me asking why he's behaving this way. This has been an ongoing issue since he was 2 maybe before.)
I guess I'm hoping that now the principal knows my name and will hopefully place him with a teacher that enjoys this kid of boy (fingers crossed). Then, we'll see how the first week goes. My eyes are wide open.
Again thanks for all the thoughts and advice. It is invaluable to get insight from those of you who have been through it and those who are facing this like me.
Melessa
Btw, don't think I've mentioned this before, but my concern mostly comes from my brother. He was denied kindergarten where we lived, because he tested out of it. My mother was told to keep him home, because though he had the knowledge, he was immature. Then, another asked to have him skip 3rd grade, my mother refused. In 5th grade, they wanted him to skip and/or take some 6th, 7th grade classes. However, the school told her he would have to have 1 month of good behavior. Didn't happen and I don't know my mother would have agreed in the end anyways. Well, he dropped out of high school and has had a hard life due to his choices. I really, really don't want those issues, worries, outcomes. Ugh. Oh- and my mother has told me, "Don't make the mistakes I did." I won't.
