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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have had kids in magnet programs at Eastern and TPMS and they are both wonderful programs. But I must say the attitude in this thread that your child is doomed at his home MS because the kids there are not smart or motivated is BS. As an ESOL teacher I can tell you that some kids in my classes are both. The idea that kids only prosper if segregated by "ability" as defined by standardized testing is suspect. There are many  wonderful teachers at local MS in the DCC. Newport is the one I know best. They know how to keep bright, motivated kids interested.  Lots of kids  from ordinary schools are super successful in life.  Lots of kids who take lots of special classes or go to special programs are not.  I know everyone wants what is best for their kids, but be careful in believing that every little decision is life determining.[/quote]

OP here.  I have a bright and somewhat unmotivated child who struggled in the home ES.  Looking out the window, distracted, incomplete assignments.   We chalked all this up to DCs ADD.  DC was denied a 504 but was given some supports in the classroom.  My child was constantly frustrated and angry with herself because she could not complete "easy assignments."  She was given bits and pieces of enrichment but nothing planned, coordinated an sequential.  We've just completed an amazing year at a HGC.  Nearly all the problems we had at the home ES were gone.  Throughout the year her teacher reported no problems.   She required no supports in the classroom, she managed a huge increase in work load extremely well.  She was happy.   For us this a mental heath issue not about getting ahead or for bragging rights.   I am a worried parent who does not want to see her child banging her head against the wall or jamming a pencil on the table out of anger at herself and school.   [/quote]

FWIW, my child exhibited similar boredom and distraction in the later years of ES. Middle school any where is very different from elementary school. Kids change classes and teachers every hour. If your child ends up at home MS, she will be placed in academically appropriate level of math and English. For additional challenge you can enroll her in high school level language class. Middle school is also a good time for kids to start developing hobbies and talents that will help them become interesting adults.

I would relax about the possibility of home middle school. PP @ 9:08 gave very sound advice.[/quote]

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