Thank you aeh for your kind words and thoughtful advice. I will keep it all in mind.
FWIW, my therapist told me just yesterday that I was basically insane for even thinking about adding the stress of that commute to our family. However, she also insisted that college prep track was a step up for every kid and he would find challenge in having to manage the homework load and study for exams - I just couldn't count on his cruising through school as he's done so far. Yeah right. The EF demands may kill us all but but fifth grade maths, LA and English? I was certainly able to mostly cruise until graduations do no one believed me then either. Though it wasn't mind numbing boredom any more, like elementary,
He will be okay. It's just you're always hoping for perfect for your kids kWIM?
