Cym - That is a terrific point about the free time. If you have a child that you think can use free time productivly, I think that's a wonderful point. I read somewhere that a major part of the learning in HS is from the clubs and organizations.
...as long as the academics are meaty enough that he can still get the "A"s he needs....
Seriously I would "premeet" the gifted counselor at the high school before you set up any three way meetings. I've learned the hard way (with DH) not to engage any professionals until I know that I trust and agree with them. It "sounds" terrible, but really, what are the odds that any given local professional is going to have tons of experience with kids that have scores that get them into the Young Scholar Program? Statistically speaking they are very low. And this matters. Would that it didn't.
Which is not to say that it's impossible to find a local person who has a lot of wisdom, some people have amazing resources of integrity, immagination, and network and can be very valuable, anyway. I'm urging you to see it as your homework to check this out in advance.
Love and More Love,
Trinity
