Hi St. Pauli Girl! (LOVE the name
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Yes, we do feel lucky to have so many public magnet programs, plus a charter school for 145+, available nearby. In addition, one of the magnet programs in our public school is for 145+ AND 2 grade levels+ agemates; I have not pursued this option, because as I mentioned, DD4 is not a fluent reader and is not very interested in math, and this program is not only for gifted, but for the academically precocious. I have also repeatedly heard that kids in this program "do not have a life," which makes me very leery of it even if/when she could demonstrate 2 grade levels+, KWIM? I want her to love school and have time to do the extracurriculars she loves, plus PLAY, which I think is essential to healthy development.
Thanks for mentioning the DYS program. I have heard about it, but not investigated it yet. I'll be sure to check it out. She has not had achievement testing done, but I'm going to talk to the psychologist about it next week.
Many thanks again for your ideas and especially your welcome!
