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Hi everyone,

My kids go to a little K-6 school in San Jose. The school is considering an expansion by offering individual classes to homeschoolers. I'm writing to ask if there would be any interest among parents on this list, and if so, what types of classes would you be interested in? The school is very, very good about accommodating gifted learners.

The school has a good relationship with an outstanding science teacher. She gets gifted kids and I've heard wonderful things about her.

They also have a good math program and a good reading program.

Regards,

Val

Sounds fun! Unfortunately we're probably a bit too out of the area at this point. If we move closer though I bet we'd be interested (we're in the Tracy area right now)

I am in San Jose. My DS goes to regular public elementary. He is a science lover and has attended some science classes outside the school. Are the classes only for homeschoolers? He cannot go to any morning class but I do like to know more information. Thank you.

We're in Newark, and we are just finishing up our first year homeschooling. I think most homeschooler's have the core stuff covered at home, because those subjects can be very difficult to learn in a group setting for gifted homeschoolers.

I think something that has been fairly difficult to find at a higher level for highly gifted younger homeschool students is chemistry that is not kitchen science type science.

I'm just going on what my ds would like, and that would be Comparative Mythology, Astronomy (that goes in depth!), and Oceanography. I have had great difficulty finding these classes, and have decided that I need to create my own.

My little guy (5, nearly 6) would LOVE any sort of building class, that would focus on different types of building mediums.