Great list Clay. We are at the starting point with our concerns but I've pondered the "is it enough" question numerous times. The biggest concern for me is the not learning to learn. If the student is always doing busy work and is never given a challenge they will sooner or later hit a wall and not know how to learn. Usually it is later when they are in middle school or most likely high school and this is a definite cause for concern. Does this mean that you rely solely on the school to teach them this essential skill? I don't think so ... supplementing at home goes a long way. If you find that your DS meets the criteria on Clay's list and seems for the most part happy than it really comes down to giving him opportunities to develop his skill of learning. Summertime is a great time to do so with specialized summer camps and projects at home.
