He is going to a private school which has excellent reputation in the area and he likes it, thats what he says. As far as learning goes, he usually masters a new skill before the teacher introduces it so no nothing new learning other than social interaction.
Ah yes, I remember it well. I've BTDT on the working and on having my child in a very well regarded school and concluding that it 'must be ok' because isn't my child 'normal enough?' Turned out that my child wasn't really normal enough. The school really was a good school, just not good for him.
Your son totally needs to be in a classroom where the teacher is able to comprehend that children have a variety of 'ready to learn' levels, and your son's level is where it is. You don't need a test or a professional to draw this teacher a picture, you don't need to know what will happen in the future, you just need to believe that he needs to be taught at his readiness level NOW. If there is any heavenly way for your to do this, then it IS your responsibility as a parent. ((sorry, I know it's not fair or pretty))
I would request a meeting with the teacher immediately, and inform her that if she isn't willing to at least sit with you and look at what your child is doing 'for fun' at home, then you will have to keep going up the chain until you find someone who is willing to listen to your important information.
((did you have to commit to pay for the whole year at this place?))
No wonder you are venting! I need to vent just from
hearing this story!
Love and More Love,
Grinity
