Last year he had the one-on-one tutoring but not the g/t program or science mentor. I believe last year, the g/t coordinator didn't exactly "want" my ds in her program, because it would have been too much of a "challenge" (lol) for her. I've noticed she chooses very well behaved kids who don't question a whole lot...And they use the g/t program as a "reward" (Don't get me started haha)Well fast forward to this year...G/t teacher said due to "time constraints" the one-on-one tutoring he had last year, wouldn't be possible this year...AND his 4th grade teacher thought it was best that he stay in the classroom the whole time to reniforce the core basics due to random test scores, ugh. So g/t coordinator agreed with this and then a week or two into the school year, trouble began. I knew in my heart that ds was bored silly but kept hearing doubts from his 4th grade teacher. Finally in October, I had enough. I knew what he was capable of. I mean, the kid is pg and kids were in the g/t program that were certainly high acheivers but I highly doubt truly belonged there. So I basically said to both his teacher and g/t teacher that things have to change. This was unacceptable and I wanted this, and this, and this.........or I was going to ask for acceleration on three subjects. They knew I had already made an appointment for this action with the principal and school psychologist. The principal was on my side. I think they both realized I was dead serious and wasn't backing down. They know what his IQ was, read full reports, he's a level 3...Clearly in need of something more. Next day I received a lovely e-mail from both 4th grade teacher and g/t teacher granting all of my wishes. I know, amazing. Since they agreed to everything, I felt that acceleration wasn't needed at this time. My feeling is that one-on-one is so much better than a classroom full of kids...Even if they are older. He is loving school and I have a happy spirited kid again!!! He's viewed as a creative, smart, charming little boy now, instead of a "behavior problem" The best part is, that after many tears on my part, his g/t teacher and 4th grade teacher finally "get him" and have grown to love him
