[quote=Ania-she loves her International Studies teacher and skipping now would mean only few more months with her, as 7th grade does not have IS. She learns tons in that class, knowledge usually not offered in US schools at this level.
-both 5th and 6th grade science are very hands on and she is beginning to get really into it. She loves hands on aspect of that class.
she is already taking 2 classes a day with 6th graders (LA and Math), they are also mixed for Spanish. [/quote]
Hi Ania,
That's good that the school is open to her staying were she is for now. I highlighted the areas above which I feel are so important to her keeping what she has. Now I'm trying to remember why the skip was looked for in the first place. Certianly she knows that she is being taken seriously as a learner, so perhaps being offered the skip and deciding to stay where she is is the best possible world for her, at this time.
Roger's Re-forming gifted education is wonderful for taking apart all of the possible options and trying to get a group of options that work for the individual child. One good teacher can make all of the difference! Sounds like dd has a wonderful program for this year. Celebrate, and then let us know what's on tap for next year!
Smiles,
Trinity
