HowlerKarma, I understand about making sure what this teacher said is accurate. As far as the teacher believing her Advanced Math class is a privilege - she told me this herself also. She also spoke to me about my DS's scores on the old test. She favored using the stanine score which is exactly what she told my son. I'm pretty certain his retelling is accurate.
We did talk to the principal after she told me her class was a privilege to be earned, and the principal hesitantly backed up that belief.
I posted this to see if how I feel about this situation is valid. I'm very upset and feel like this is too absurd to really be happening. This is a highly-reputable school and the only reason I can see for this treatment is that they truly don't understand gifted children, or they really dislike my DS.
Since he has received only S's in conduct and I have never had any notes home or calls about his behavior, I assume it is not his behavior.
Why do you think a teacher would say this to a student and act this way?
