I think it's really important to start a 'home tradition' that children work at their readiness level at least 5 minutes per day at home. It's a lot of work for the parents, but it is better than the powerless feeling of waiting for teacher to 'do something.'
It's also 'not fair' and schools 'should' test and differentiate for kids who's parents can't or won't provide more at home, but as parents we have an obligation to the children who are in our lives and are children for such a short time.
I would make an appointment to talk to the teacher, show some work samples from home that make you think that your son is reading and doing math at 'beyond 1st grade level' and ask point blank: Is your goal to teach all kids the standard curriculum or are you willing to assess my son and give him work that is in his readiness to learn level.
Then sit back and be ready to listen.
Good luck,
Grinity
