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Oh, I misunderstood. Sorry! I thought you wanted both and couldn't get it. 
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Oh, I misunderstood. Sorry! I thought you wanted both and couldn't get it. Oh, no problem. I thought I was missing something and maybe there as a third option. I guess there is and I believe that would be called "homeschooling" but we will cross that bridge when we get there, LOL.
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If you want to stick with a "base grade," you could try a gifted school that keeps kids with (GT) age peers but subject accelerates as needed... I see you're in Illinois--if you're in Chicagoland, pop me a pm. 
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FWIW, if anyone has questions on how we are dealing with PG and public school, DS has taken advantage of many different options. He had one full skip, but also an early K start so he's "+2" overall. He has additional acceleration for math, and is currently in a class with kids 5 years older than him, in a building with kids ranging from 5-8 years older,  . Next year he's going to straddle a few more subjects and be in 3 different grades during any given school day. Hey, it works for us! Oh I have questions alright. : ) Glad to hear your story and that it is working so well. I have a few questions though, how old is he now? How is he dealing with all of it? (meaning socially/emotionally...does he still have some kids he relates to and that mutually enjoy spending time together). Is your school system a system that typically has high standards for education, are they an above average district regarding academic standards? Okay, that's all the questions for now but it should be a good start. I really want to get this right with DS4 and am trying to get prepared for meeting with the superintendent.
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I wish we could just do grade acceleration and not have to do subject on top of that. That part makes me nervous. But what can you do? (that's rhetorical...I don't expect an answer) : ) Shellymos, I'm confused here - I think that you are wishing for a whole classroom full of kids just like your child that he could fit right in with and learn with at his own readiness level? If so, I sure agree with you and want in on your wish... OTOH - Remember that you are taking this one step at a time, so you can start with the parts that seem appealing, and add the less appealing parts as needed. My son hates the disruption of subject acceleration, and is pretty happy with a summer birthday + single grade skip + summer enrichment. Other kids so subject accelerations without any full grade skip. You can't know in advance what your needs will be down the line. There isn't any one 'right answer.' Love and More Love, Grinity
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Questions:
- should we schedule other tests to confirm these results?
- should we try to get him in private school? Or, will our school district gifted program be sufficient to provide what he needs? wow New to Me, Those are amazing scores even for YSP. Be sure to ask your family consultant to set up a phone consult with Dr. Ruf and some other similar families when you do get in. I think that an achievement test would be useful for educational planning, and get ready for your DS to be taking the SATs around age 9 or 10 to qualify for a program called SET, which is even more selective than YSP. I wouldn't expect any private school to have 'roomfuls' of kids like your child, so it's pretty much a toss up on which school is more willing to be flexible. I strongly reccomend sitting in a classroom for 40 minutes or so in several grades and seeing what the kids are actually doing. It's an eye-opener. You child is really really far, testwise, from the mean, and even from the average gifted. This idea of LOG, level of giftedness has been around but ignored for many years, but lately, some wonderful growth in understanding has occured in the gifted community around this idea. Sadly - it hasn't penetrated the schools in many places. Looking at those scores, my first thought was, 'I bet this kid remembers every slight he ever recieved.' I can't wait to hear from you on the 'parenting' forum.... Love and More Love, Grintiy
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I wish we could just do grade acceleration and not have to do subject on top of that. That part makes me nervous. But what can you do? (that's rhetorical...I don't expect an answer) : ) Shellymos, I'm confused here - I think that you are wishing for a whole classroom full of kids just like your child that he could fit right in with and learn with at his own readiness level? If so, I sure agree with you and want in on your wish... LOL, yes that's what I want. For free too. Is that too much to ask? : ) I guess I wish one grade acceleration would be enough...that's all. I am glad that DS4s birthday is in the summer, and that if he skips K it won't be a big deal to him really. About a year ago he told me he wanted to just go straight to 4th grade. LOL, I did prepare him by telling him that some kids don't go to K. I know that I don't know what the future holds, but I am still taking my deep breaths for recent testing results...so a little uncertain and wary about the future. Only time will tell I guess.
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I know it's repetitive, but thank you all for your responses and information. It's very helpful and supportive. Mia - I sent you a PM. BWBShari - my brain already hurts...now what? Grinity - #1 on the list is figuring out where/when for the achievement test. Based on our PS Dist website info, they give the Otis Lennon Student Ability Test and the Stanford Achievement Test to identify 1st graders for their gifted program. These aren't listed as acceptable on the DYS site. Still need to meet with the school distritct to learn more about what they offer...
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Newtome,
My DS was accepted into the DYS program with tests that weren't on the approved list. They can be pretty flexible when the evidence is overwhelming. In your case, I don't think that will be a problem.
Shelly, I pay close attention to Dottie. Her son seems so like mine in mathmatical prowess and attitude. Although we will be +3 with more acceleration in math, he too straddles grades well. We are straddling 4 this year!
Shari
Mom to DS 10, DS 11, DS 13
Ability doesn't make us, Choices do!
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Hi NewToMe,
My dd8 is doing all three. She is in a HG private school with grade and subject acceleration. This is working for her right now.
Just one more option to look into. With our kids, there is no such a thing as one size fits all in regards to education. Homeschooling, private school, public school, all have the potential of being a good fit or a disaster.
Good luck!!
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