I know in some states he would be a 3rd grader but not in Texas. So, when I have to compare him to his age peers they are only in 2nd grade. It would have been nice to live in a state where he could have started early but even with that one year that wouldn't have helped us.
As far as his math it is only 2-3 years ahead b/c he has been held back either by me or the state. He did take a test at the beginning of the school year for the virtual school and he was doing basic algebraic equations and getting them correct, however I don't know how b/c no one has shown him how to do those type of problems.
And what would I hope to gain from DYS? I would love to find other kids like my ds so that he can have someone to relate to. Also, I would like to see if DYS can help in school situation. Then we are having some behavioral issues at times and I don't know what to do.
I too didn't think the portfolio option was for kids the didn't have scores but ones that wasn't financial able to get tested. I may have to reconsider doing the portfolio.
