I am just now running into problems with DS's age not matching his grade level, hence our interest in DYS.
I'm amazed that he's been able to stay in lockstep with his chronological grade for this long in light of his obviously very advanced abilities!
Yes, that would be odd! Sorry, I should have been specific.
DS has always been ahead in most subjects and it was never a problem since his core subjects were done @ home. Since he's enrolled with a CA public charter, he is (at least on record) in 7th gr. He was never made to stick with the state grade-level standards, so it seemed to work out great for us.
However, his K-12 charter has really grown these past few years and they've added classes for their 9-12 that DS would love. Things like robotics, engineering, and various computer courses. Doesn't matter that he's already taken and received A's in pre-calc, programming and the likes through EPGY, or that he's probably more qualified than any other 9th grader currently enrolled. There are classes that both 7/8 and 9-12 can be mixed (like theater, music, and art), but no way would they consider my son for the electives he's more geared towards. Very frustrating to say the least.
I also don't know what will happen once he's in high school. Will all these math, science, and language classes he's taken count toward hs credits since they're hs level? He has an assigned credentialed teacher who means well, but she's never had deal with this situation before, so she's really not too sympathetic. Now, if he were a struggling student, I'm sure that would be a completely different story!
Mam- I'm looking forward to all the helpful advice the DYS community has to offer. It sounds like a true blessing!
