Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Learning Environments Choice between two good "Gifted" options

Hi inky,
Stay with the current school, the one that you haven't had to advocate for more challenging work this past year.

Don't go to the creative arts one. Unless your DD is into ALL the different aspects of art right now and *you* want her immersed in it, in that way...

For the creative writing aspect, get a tutor, go to writing programs, summer programs ... what Grinity said above. Just my thoughts on that though.

Best of luck

My dd13 loves creative writing. She also auditioned for the Creative School in our area. But when push came to shove, looking at high school, we were too nervous to take a risk with her transcript. I know that sounds ridiculous, but the stakes are much higher by high school. If it is at all attractive, I suggest you think about the Creative School for your dc's younger years. As long as the academics are challenging "enough" or if you can enhance them without too much trouble, I think a couple/few years out of the mainstream may be a wonderful way to fill out a child's toolbox. It might also be an option for middle school, when a child is looking for "people like them.."

Thank you for all the thoughtful advice. I'm processing it and will get more information from the schools this week. I came across this and realize why it's been so hard to decide...she's a mix of all three:
http://www.bertiekingore.com/high-gt-create.htm

The advice to keep her at the academic school sounds good when I think of that side of her and vice-versa when I think of her creative side. I've also realized the friends she really clicks with also have a strong creative side. Her best friend was accepted and will go to the creative school while some other close friends are on the waiting list. On the other hand, I think she's susceptible to learned underachievement and the academic school will help her avoid that trap. Not sure how the creative school would play into that and that's my main reservation with switching. What to do, what to do...

Inky,
That is such a tough choice!
Best wishes!!

ps. Just read that link
http://www.bertiekingore.com/high-gt-create.htm
Excellent -- it really explains a lot!! My kid is good in math, science, and creative arts -- so, I do know where you're coming from.

Really liked the description "Overflows with ideas--many of which will never be developed."

DD8 chose to stay at the academic school instead of the creative one. Thanks again for helping us weigh the pros and cons.