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[quote=Anonymous]OP: Sorry for any confusion.  I think I am still struggling with problem definition, but it is starting to gel as I write.   We have lots of indicators that our DC is gifted based on our own observations and the 2nd screening test scores (RAVEN). DC is soon taking the CTY.   Our problem has been that prior to testing, some teachers complained about focus and poor results, while other teachers think DC is wonderful and shows great work.   Outside of school, DC shows incredible achievement and creativity when working with parents, summer camp counselors, music teacher, etc.  I do wonder if DC will do better in a more challenging environment.  I wonder if some of his current school teachers don't understand him.  I wonder if sometimes get's bored.  As such, I appreciated the first responder.  The current school is starting to do more differentiation and DC is doing great with current teacher, but I wonder if this is a game of roulette each year.  That said, my original question was whether this was all worth the headaches of transportation, afterschool care, and removing DC from neighborhood friends.  Another way to ask is the following: Are these schools just accelerating kids in the same way that the local schools do or is there something different about the program.   I think a lot of local schools have a group of smart kids, so one can imagine that HGC is just another accelerated class of kids.  I recognize that there are no right answers and and too many variables to no the right choice for certain.  I was just interested in hearing of experiences at HGC to confirm or refute my hope that these programs really are great for gifted kids and worth every effort.  I would be curious if anyone had a bad outcome.

I hope I haven't confused more!
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