What is frustrating is that now that I know she is just as gifted in reading as in math, I only get to choose single subject acceleration for one subject, and that doesn't make sense (the school only lets kids do SSA in one subject). So, we will meet in a couple of weeks with the principal, and see what we end up with for DD!!!
greenlotus, I think most people would agree - having to choose one subject over the other for acceleration, when a student is capable of above-grade-level work in both - doesn't make sense. When you go in for your meeting, I would ask why - and if the answer is, "it's school district policy" then ask "why" again - basically dig until they give you an actual reason that makes sense (if they can). My guess is that it's either a scheduling issue, too much work on the part of someone, or.. maybe it has to do with too many parents wanting too much acceleration? Anyway, in situations like this when I'm advocating for my kids, I always try to think through all the possible answers the school staff will have, and have a comeback ready to present to them in the event I get that as a response. For instance, if they tell you that they can't offer subject acceleration in two subjects at the same time because their experience with that in the past has shown it's too much work for the student and the students aren't successful, then you right away answer back along the lines of "yes, but my dd's testing shows that she is clearly (here) and (here) etc, and she is asking for subject acceleration, so have her try both and if it doesn't work, then (option x)." Basically you have to come up with the plan, but have one - don't just let them say "no" without questioning it and without having good data / reasons to offer up something different for your dd.
I probably didn't explain that very well - hope it helps a bit. If you hadn't noticed, I'd be really annoyed about the "choose one" subject for acceleration
Best wishes,
polarbear
