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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC is bright and advanced in reading and math (99th percentiles on I-Readys, CogAT 132). Recently his teacher finds him less self-regulated (went from a 4 to a 3). I've noticed a decrease in the quality of his work over the last several weeks. Careless mistakes and omissions, and messy writing (he's capable of better). He tells me he has trouble focusing because he's sitting near some of the worst behaved children in the class. He asked if he could be moved and his teacher said she'd think about it. 
:(  I also made the same request and I'm waiting to hear back.

I don't think he's conscientious by nature, but he definitely has the ability to muster it under some circumstances. Unfortunately, the classroom is a zoo and this is not bringing out his best work or behavior.

I parent referred for AAP but am not optimistic he'll get in due to not being in pool at our mid-to-high SES school and some omissions from the packet (no mention of reading I-Ready or LII placement for LA, or any mark for exceptional talent on that front). I feel very frustrated and am not entirely sure what to do. [/quote]
[b]You can help him build the right circle of friends both inside and outside of school[/b], as at this age, a good amount of his intellectual and behavioral development is shaped by his peers. To gain a better understanding of the school and class environment, consider volunteering and connecting with other parents. This will provide you with useful talking points to engage in school-related conversations with your child.[/quote]

Well, that was the goal with trying to get him in AAP.

Also, I have a good sense of what the class environment is like. The kids are not well regulated. I think the teacher is a bit too permissive and there are no real consequences for kids talking out of turn, etc.

I will give credit to my child in that he asked to be moved. He wants to do well and is aware that he can be distracted by others.

By way of update, he did get moved to a different table (teacher was responsive) so we will see what happens next. [/quote]

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