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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, with a 99% (anything over 95%), you can have your kid test for the John Hopkins CTY program (Center for Talented Youth).  Hmm.  Though it may not start until your child is a little older but you should check it out so as to be ready.

Your child's score qualifies your child to take another test, called the SCAT, and if your child tests two or more grade levels up in either math or verbal, s/he is eligible for summer classes, and online programs that are offered year-round.

So for example, my kids tested into CTY, and then took an Ancient Civilizations course over the summer which was great. (this was a few years back)

But more importantly, this year, my younger kid (in 6th this year) was not challenged in math, so she took a CTY math placement test, and was placed in CTY Pre-Algebra.  It's online.

The best part is she takes the Pre-Algebra course IN class, (on an iPad or laptop, with earbuds) INSTEAD of her math course. This is huge because she's very athletic and doesn't want MORE school after school.

She's going to a different school in the fall for 7th, and took that school's math placement test and qualified for Algebra 1.  That wouldn't have happened but-for the CTY Pre-Algebra course.

You will need to check with your school to make sure it accepts CTY (many, many schools do, we're in a Los Angeles Catholic, and our publics do, however our local Episcopalian Independent school does not).  If they don't, you could just do it anyways after school (but I'd try to get the school to go for it; it's widely accepted)

The website is a little annoying and not too intuitive but if you get confused, just call them they will help you.[/quote]

In DCPS, Algebra in 7th is normal for advanced kids. No need to take CTY to get there. But I agree, CTY summer camp was a great experience for my kids; not to advance, but to explore new things that many peers are not interested in, but that kids at camp love too.[/quote]

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