Thanks. I do not want to skip a grade. I spoke with the principal over the summer & he gave me examples of how it can be detrimental. Every child is different, so many kids can benefit, but I don't think it is needed for my ds6.
(There was a whole big discussion about that here a few months ago, which was quite interesting.)
My goal is to have the proof to show his teachers as years go by. I don't want them thinking I am just "one of those moms" who think she has the smartest child ever. There are alot of other issues that go along with gifted children. They are "special needs" children. These are the things I want his teachers to be aware of.
His school is good about pulling kids out of class & putting them in higher grade levels for different subjects. Ds6 was in 2nd gr. reading in kindergarten & 1st grade math, but still in class with his peers for the rest of the day. It worked out well.
I want the school to know that I am aware of his talents and troubles & that I am going to be involved & monitoring everything closely.
His school is small...about 400 from k-5 - 12th. He has 12 kids in his class & 2 teachers, so I am comfortable with the attention he gets. I want them to pay attention & know that if he does poorly on a test, it is because he is bored & needs to be challenged.
When he fails at something the 1st try, he is likely to avoid trying it again. I want to make sure he gets that extra push from his teachers & that I am kept in the loop.
