I am having such apprehension about what school to choose for my rising K son and then whether or not to tell the teacher about him before school starts. It is likely some of his skills would be "found out" within a few weeks but I'm sure not all...like I'm sure his preschool teacher doesn't know he can divide, basic fractions, etc. but does know he can read and do some adding and multiplying.
You might feel better starting a 'portfolio' of work, in your child's own handwriting, that you can bring around to the various schools and let the work 'speak for itself.'
You can't really assume that schools will attempt to figure out 'how far ahead' a child is, as lots of the schools feel that part of their job is to get the child 'on track' with the other kids so that they can all march ahead together. So when 'assesment' is done, it will likely be stopped a grade or two above level because 'why would a school need to know that information?'
I'm not being very reasuring, am I? Sorry. There are a few schools out there that get it. You'll see it when they look at the portfolio and their eye's light up. You don't have to be 'pushy' at all - just 'show' and let them tell.
Best Wishes,
Grinity
