Thanks for all the input and advice! This just seems so finite, either we have this option or we don't have any and that's a lot of pressure! And, I'd rather deal with the the pressure on my own and come to peace with it before we test the boys than accidentally put the pressure on them. Because it's not their problem that I'm crazy, lol.
A score of 145 is automatic entry into the lottery, scores of 130-140 are taken case by case. Though, having talked to a psychologist locally, they really only take 140+. They do offer testing, but it's a group test (I'm not sure which one) and you only get 1 shot at it. If you don't make the cut and you choose to reapply later, you have to pay for the test. You also can't use the group test if you have individual scores already.
From what I've been told about the school, they have truly individual curriculums. The woman I know, her DD is in 2nd grade, working on 4th grade math and 5th grade reading, there's a boy in her class doing middle school math.
I would feel better about the whole thing if the options weren't so limited. It's frustrating that if they aren't HG+ then there's just *nothing* for them. The public schools here won't do grade skips because there is a public GT school (which we aren't even looking at because it's a very high pressure environment) and the charter school.
Bah, anyways, I guess it's time to put on my big girl pants and make a decision, lol. Thanks for letting me freak out and be so wishy washy and undecided!
