Anonymous wrote:Look, our DS has an IQ of 154, was labeled "PG" during his WPSI (he is 5yo), began playing (and winning chess) at 4yo...yada yada...and I still find your post pretentious. You can ask about how to support your kid and enrich them without trying to offer proof that other kids are idiots are compared to DC.

Our little genius is amazing at math, but is terrible at arts and crafts, sports and anything musical (seriously comically bad). If we were focused only on the fact that he can read, play a mean game of chess, and perform long division I would be tempted to elevate him above his peers. But you know what? When his PreK class is dancing, or doing art, or anything that requires cooperative play I see that he is totally "normal" stumbling to figure his way, engaging awkwardly but appropriately, and learning from his peers who can teach him a thing or two about MANY MANY things.

OP, worry all you want about enrichment (think about Feynman for school) but stop elevating your kid above others in your mind (and his). It wont be helpful for either of you. He has some gifts and he has some deficits. All kids do.

Anonymous wrote:Slight detour comment - boredom can be a really good thing. It is amazing what it will compel children to explore and find interests on their own. A great impetus towards being an independent learner.

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Having taken the progressive school route, we had a similar experience. and our child got especially bored in 4th grade (makes me wonder if we were at the same school). though we don't have a child as bright as yours, we found the fit much better when we changed to a school with more rigor and challenge. we found our progressive school really lacking in its ability and desire to differentiate and to challenge kids on the high end of the spectrum of abilities. Also we found in looking around that many schools-even ones considered very traditional- are employing progressive teaching styles.

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Anonymous wrote:Sheridan is a lovely school. Your child will be challenged and their track record for outplacement is excellent. But your child also will develop a strong character, have the ability to problem solve, self advocate and show compassion. These skills are harder to teach, and I think their approach is what makes Sheridan special.

And how do Sheridan kids perform at these schools? How are college placements?

Usually Sheridan kids go to high school before college, but I'm sure there have been exceptions.

Anonymous wrote:Yes. I have a client with an I.Q. of 187. There is no limitation at the top. It's a bell curve.

Anonymous wrote:Hello all:
I know some will take this the wrong way but I see this as being what the forum is actually for, being able to ask a question in private that you would feel uncomfortable doing in person.

So here it goes...
My child is very bright, as in tests in the "profoundly gifted" range and the tester actually told me afterward that she had never had a child complete a particular section prior to testing my child. My child is however not the most confident in social situations unless they know the others well. For this reason we opted for a progressive, nurturing education model. We have been at said school for a few years. However I am noticing more and more as the kids age that most in his class aren't very bright. I have had opportunities to help throughout the years in the classrooms. There are some others, of course, at the school that seem intelligent however I am sort of disturbed sometimes by the number that seem really slow or out of it in class. (Not just one person per class) My child likes school for the most part, but has begun staying that the teacher repeats themselves and covers the same material for a really long time. DC plays with older kids at recess because they tend to connect more with their sense of humor I think.
I would like to hear for parents of exceptionally bright children. Please don't put me down for this post. I am trying to figure out what to do with this child. My other children will probably be fine at this school, however I am not sure if another private would be better for the child I have been speaking about. Are there any mainstream privates that cater or can modify work for a profoundly gifted child? Should I just keep them their and wait to change when they are older for high school? We have already been at a couple schools due to family moves so I don't want to jerk this kid from school to school, but we want to be doing what is best for DC.
Any positive, helpful thoughts?

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Anonymous wrote:Sheridan is a lovely school. Your child will be challenged and their track record for outplacement is excellent. But your child also will develop a strong character, have the ability to problem solve, self advocate and show compassion. These skills are harder to teach, and I think their approach is what makes Sheridan special.

And how do Sheridan kids perform at these schools? How are college placements?

Anonymous wrote:Sheridan is a lovely school. Your child will be challenged and their track record for outplacement is excellent. But your child also will develop a strong character, have the ability to problem solve, self advocate and show compassion. These skills are harder to teach, and I think their approach is what makes Sheridan special.

Anonymous wrote:Try Sheridan if you are seeking a progressive education. My son attends and there is a balance in the class and my son is challenged. His IQ is 150 fwiw.

Anonymous wrote:Hello all:
I know some will take this the wrong way but I see this as being what the forum is actually for, being able to ask a question in private that you would feel uncomfortable doing in person.

So here it goes...
My child is very bright, as in tests in the "profoundly gifted" range and the tester actually told me afterward that she had never had a child complete a particular section prior to testing my child. My child is however not the most confident in social situations unless they know the others well. For this reason we opted for a progressive, nurturing education model. We have been at said school for a few years. However I am noticing more and more as the kids age that most in his class aren't very bright. I have had opportunities to help throughout the years in the classrooms. There are some others, of course, at the school that seem intelligent however I am sort of disturbed sometimes by the number that seem really slow or out of it in class. (Not just one person per class) My child likes school for the most part, but has begun staying that the teacher repeats themselves and covers the same material for a really long time. DC plays with older kids at recess because they tend to connect more with their sense of humor I think.
I would like to hear for parents of exceptionally bright children. Please don't put me down for this post. I am trying to figure out what to do with this child. My other children will probably be fine at this school, however I am not sure if another private would be better for the child I have been speaking about. Are there any mainstream privates that cater or can modify work for a profoundly gifted child? Should I just keep them their and wait to change when they are older for high school? We have already been at a couple schools due to family moves so I don't want to jerk this kid from school to school, but we want to be doing what is best for DC.
Any positive, helpful thoughts?