My DS is highly gifted but not in g/t classes...Does get pulled out about once a week for math...
Are there gifted classes offered that he doesn't qualify for some reason?
Has his IQ been formally tested? Is the tester someone you can turn to for advice?
One thing is clear, he doesn't have much work ethic, and this work ethic isn't likely to develop under the current situation.
Of course you want him to be a good citizen, but maybe his behavior is a cry for help? Would you deny a child with disabilities access to a special classroom that would better help them learn until that child could bring their behavior up to par?
I would contact the tester and get some advice. I would crank up the EPGY a level or two and see what happens. Ideally, he should have lots of chances to learn to live with the challenge of learning, yes?
It is hard to sort out the motivation level of our kids sometimes... any hope for some fun/challenge over the summer? That helped out DS13 tremendously at that age. He felt like he was attending Hogwarts to be with kids who love to learn and classes that were interesting. Very Magical.
Grinity
