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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]LOL. Former teacher here and parent of sixth grader reading on 12 grade level on latest test. This is not a reason for skipping a grade. If you think your child is gifted get a WISC test (IQ) from a neuropsychologist. [/quote]

I appreciate everyone’s perspective. The school has sent me a letter saying they want to get her tested, but they need my permission. [/quote]

Then have her tested. Both my kids read far above grade level and still do, but neither one is sufficiently advanced in all academic areas to recommend skipping a grade.

I'd strongly lean against doing this unless it's strongly supported by the school and outside testing/consultation. Your kid may statistically be the outlier that's eligible to skip a grade, but it's more likely that statistically she is not.[/quote]

My son’s fsiq was in the highly gifted range. In kindergarten and first he was miles ahead. He’s in 6th now and while a bright kid, there are at least 2 kids (maybe more) ahead of him in the grade level. I didn’t push him ahead (other than aap being ahead) and have no regrets. My friend who pushed her daughter ahead (left for private and then returned in third a grade ahead) now has a very young ninth grader and said she regrets it. Academically the kid is fine. Her friends are all a fast crowd for someone who is 13. She’s hanging out with kids who drive, including her boyfriend. [/quote]

As a person who went to college at 16, I can attest to this as being not so great for kids. The exposure to certain things at a much younger age isn’t worth it. More importantly- it just gets worse in college with drinking and drugs.

Try to get some differentiation for your kid and supplement with camps. But don’t skip grades unless absolutely necessary.

And double check all statutory rape laws in your state too. [/quote]

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