I should add one more thing. I saw some spelling errors which were unlike him. When asked, he admitted that he let his BFF "tell" him how to spell some things. DS is used as an in-class resource somewhat--he helps other kids a lot. I think he is developing mixed feelings about this and may be trying to blend in, etc. He is a socially savvy person.
Again, I know from experience that this should be totally different next year--the caliber of work in his classroom will be far higher, so I very much doubt he will try to go underground.
