We are going through the same thing. I don't want to skip him if we don't have to...but I want to do what is best. We are planning to have him tested in March...and then will review the scores with the psychologist and see what she thinks. Thankfully she is knowledgeable in working with gifted and has told me that she is more than willing to attend a meeting and talk with the school about his placement. I have gone to the school to look at their K program. What can I say? It's Kindergarten. I would talk with them more, but I want to wait until we get the results. We are registering him for K in a couple weeks, because it is their time to do this. But I just wonder if he is even going to go to K. I know he has easily already completed the entire K and 1st curriculum...but I also want to make sure it is a good move socially and emotionally. I want to remind myself all along to work with the school and advocate...but often remind myself that they are not used to seeing children like him (I know I haven't met any). I have talked to some other parents in the district with older advanced children about their experiences and that has been helpful. So I look at it as a combination of educating the school in a non-confrontational way, and advocating for your child as well. The key skills needed are going to be patience, tactfullness, and perseverance...and I feel like those are my strengths so I feel pretty good about it. Good luck to you.
