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[quote=Anonymous]DS started high school this year and it’s been rocky to say the least. Child is gifted and was put in advanced classes based on past grades in middle school and test scores. We learned our lesson— he’s overloaded and it’s rough. He’ll do fewer next year but for this year, we’re stuck.

In middle school he did have homework and he handled it independently. We honestly thought he was in better shape than a lot of kids going into high school. But it’s been too much and I think he’s burnt out. Everything is taking so long. He’s easily distracted in a way that he wasn’t in high school in longer-term papers and projects are horrible for everybody. He has procrastinated  no sense of how long things take and underestimates/is over confident on how much he can do etc.

He’s fallen behind and missed a few assignments though nothing crazy. His grades overall are good, but not probably reflective of his full ability. We got an executive function coach and just started so hopefully that helps.

I’d love to hear any advice or just reassurances from those who are a couple years ahead of us? I’m hoping he can learn how to manage/prioritize things better and be more efficient. There’s been a few small glimmers, but it is extremely stressful and it’s affecting the whole family. [/quote]

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