I know there are many here with more experience. It's only been two years since I came out of my denial.
What is the school offering to do? Have you approached them about other factors to consider in placing into the advanced class?
Have you considered testing him? For us, independent testing confirmed what we already knew but was objective material to take to the school to advocate with. (I will be upfront and say my children are no longer in public school and now homeschool to meet their needs.) My DD was shutting down, GT children often will if not challenged. I do not think it is to late.
Crying child.... I'll try and get back later.
