Right now my son is in third grade and is several grade levels ahead. At the middle of last year he was on a fifth grade level in reading and math. He had a great teacher, and I did alot with him at home. They were even learning Worf and Excel last year. His teacher this year is, I don't know how to put it...behind? Nothing that he has brought home this year is at all challenging for him. I have already had one conference and was told to give them some time, they probably were reviewing. I have seen no improvment so far, and the work is still way below the level he should be on. I have another conference scheduled for next week, I was told by someone that he may be able to "test out" of third grade. Has anyone done that before? Is that something common that you can request? I really love the school he is in, and take him to school everyday for the last two years because it is in a different district, but if boy is going to brain dead sitting in class all day I may move him to a different school.
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MMDad
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My daughter is well above grade level academically, but socially she is still a third grader. She's already one of the youger kids in her class.
I would never want her to skip a grade. She may learn academics sooner, but it could backfire in her emotional and social development.
I see no benefit in her finishing school sooner. I have no desire to raise a child who is super book smart but has no social skills. I would much rather have a child who has a strong academic background as well as strong social skills.
Of course, my child is not your child, and more power to you if you decide to do it.
I would never want her to skip a grade. She may learn academics sooner, but it could backfire in her emotional and social development.
I see no benefit in her finishing school sooner. I have no desire to raise a child who is super book smart but has no social skills. I would much rather have a child who has a strong academic background as well as strong social skills.
Of course, my child is not your child, and more power to you if you decide to do it.
shannonbrio
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I'd have to agree too. Children grow up way too fast as it is. Why not look into home enrichment or special groups/activities to compliment her schooling. I can see your point about the teacher, perhaps a change there might benefit him. What seems to be the problem in most schools, is half of the students are there to learn and the other half to be babysat.
shannonbrio said:
It isn't so much that I want him to finish school sooner, but I don't want him to be at school bored. The teacher(s) always seem to give the attention to the children that are behind and the work seems to be tailored to them. I know that kids learn at different paces, but I don't think that it is right that the whole class should learn at a slower pace because some cannot keep up. The kids who are learning shouldn't be held back. I work with him at home all the time. That is probably where he learned the majority of the things that puts him ahead.
At this point I am not sure what I want the outcome to be, moved up or stay where he is at. All I do know is that something has to change...because basic subtraction and spelling words like "like" is not what's up.
kwillia
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IMO, third grade is a pivotal year. It is the first year that schools begin using a grading system and the first year kids start to take on more responsibility. I have a student that consistently scores 99th precentile nationwide year after year and I found that 4th grade and beyond is when they begin to put extra focus on those who excel academically. By middle school, you child will be placed in classes filled with other exceptional students that are at his/her academic level. Side note... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE heed MMdad's advice about maturity levels.