You said he is doing accelerated 7/8 maths class next year. That sounds great but I think starting 7th now would ruin it a little. Could he do some maths based project for the next 3 months? Or programming? Or something else he would enjoy?
The accelerated 7/8 math next year is designed to complete 7th grade by January, and 8th grade by June... so that the FOLLOWING year, when he's actually in 8th grade, he will be placed in a 9th grade math class. So I think the 3 months of regular 7th grade math he is being offered now, is taught at "regular speed", while next year's accelerated 7/8 math is at "fast forward" speed. I'm thinking it won't ruin it, and it might help him because a few pages will be familiar.
I'm more worried about finishing 6th grade math in a painfully excruciatingly slow way, but also I don't want him (at 10 years old) sitting with 14 year old 7th graders in math, as they near the end of the school year they will get more rowdy, the teachers will teach less, and they even put on movies. I can't stand it.
The best for me would be keeping him with his peers but giving him 7th grade work and somehow teaching it to him. It won't take long for him to learn it, but I just don't know logistically how this school can accommodate this need... that's why I sent the guidance counselor my question.
I love hearing everyone's ideas and thoughts! It is so helpful as I try to advocate for my son.
