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I have a 7 year old son in first grade at a private school.  He was tested last year to see if he would qualify for a gifted program because we were considering sending him to a public school.  His teacher this year more than once has told us how bright he is and gives him enrichment work in class.  The subject of a public school gifted program has once again come up. 

The thing is....even though he is so bright, it is difficult when it comes time for homework as I am sure you can all relate.  Do I look into switching him and pushing him further, or keep him where he is and don't mess with a good thing right now?  My  husband doesn't want to discuss it, but it would give our son so much more opportunity while saving us money at the same time.  Our son is happy where he is right now....
Any thoughts or words of wisdom would be appreciated!

< =text/>_popupControl(); Has your son been diagnosed with ADHD?  If so, it really complicates your decision. ADHDers tend to be more socially immature than their agemates, so putting him a more challenging environment might exacerbate that. At our school, there is no gifted program, so our son was jumped two grade levels for reading.  He had no trouble with the work, but he had trouble with the writing aspect and the other kids tended to treat him like a little kid (which, to them, he was). The teacher, who was out on medical the first half of the year, didn't like having a younger student in the class at all and wouldn't make any concessions to his age (even though, conversely,  they regularly make concessions for learning disabilities).  Anyway, the second half of the year was horribly stressful for him, which manifested in odd behaviors and withdrawal.  We pulled him out of school to homeschool the rest of the year. Now, three years later, they again want to push him forward, this time one year in math, and I'm not having it. We're just going to let him be very successful in his own grade.

My advice: if your child has been diagnosed with ADHD and is happy and successful where he is, count yourself lucky, let him stay where is he until he has to change to a middle school or a high school, you find ways to challenge and stimulate him at home, and look forward to AP classes to challenge him in high school.

Thank you for the input!  Yes, my son has ADHD and is on vyvanse.   I would stay at the private school if I were you.  Usually, there is a smaller student-teacher ratio and right there you are ahead of the game.  This is already evidenced by the fact that his teacher was giving him enrichment work on her own.  Good Luck.My son periodically has difficulty with homework. Sometimes I'll save it for
him and have him do it the next morning. I also have an agreement with his
teacher that I can initial anything he hasn't done and she will count it as
completed homework in case things come up that keep him from doing it.We have a son, 10 in 5th grade about to make the leap to middle school. We do not have an IEP, but we do have a 504 which they are not following but are by law to follow. My Advocate says let it alone this year and deal with it next year. This is very hard for me because the teacher and I do not get along. She doesn't follow the 504 and I have repoted her. when questioned she knew nothing. It pretty much infiriorates me. Take what you can get and fight for your childs rights in school. there are many accomodations they are entitled to. Homework has always been my sons downfall. he does it and still doesn't turn it in. It is because the meds are wearing off sooner than they should and he is coming down during homework. Rebound. Good luck with you and yours.