Hi there
We are deciding where my big guy is going to go to kindergarten in the fall and would love some input. We live in NYC. We have a spot at our local school that doesn't have a g & t program. It's a good, middle of the road school. It is close to home and people generally seem happy there. He also qualified to apply for a citywide school or district g & t spot. We opted to apply for a district spot--a g & t program in a school with great teachers and that really focuses on the individual needs of all kids whether in their g & t, gen ed or autism inclusion programs. We haven't received the offer letter but assume based on his score he will get a spot. We hear back next week.
We plan to meet with the principals of the two school before making a decisions. We've only been on tours and want to have another look. I would love if our local school was a good fit for him. I like that its a community school, that friends would be close by and we'd be able to walk down the street to get there (the other school would be a 15 min train or car ride away). However, I am concerned that what happens in the classroom would not being a good fit for him. He's an energetic guy, a big talker and a big thinker and I am worried that his unique way may not be a good fit for a school that seems pretty traditional in its approach. And the sense I got on the tour was that they are really teaching to the middle.
I'd love to hear suggestions about questions to ask, particularly at our local school. Anything you wish you would have known? Things I might not know to ask? Any ideas appreciated
We are deciding where my big guy is going to go to kindergarten in the fall and would love some input. We live in NYC. We have a spot at our local school that doesn't have a g & t program. It's a good, middle of the road school. It is close to home and people generally seem happy there. He also qualified to apply for a citywide school or district g & t spot. We opted to apply for a district spot--a g & t program in a school with great teachers and that really focuses on the individual needs of all kids whether in their g & t, gen ed or autism inclusion programs. We haven't received the offer letter but assume based on his score he will get a spot. We hear back next week.
We plan to meet with the principals of the two school before making a decisions. We've only been on tours and want to have another look. I would love if our local school was a good fit for him. I like that its a community school, that friends would be close by and we'd be able to walk down the street to get there (the other school would be a 15 min train or car ride away). However, I am concerned that what happens in the classroom would not being a good fit for him. He's an energetic guy, a big talker and a big thinker and I am worried that his unique way may not be a good fit for a school that seems pretty traditional in its approach. And the sense I got on the tour was that they are really teaching to the middle.
I'd love to hear suggestions about questions to ask, particularly at our local school. Anything you wish you would have known? Things I might not know to ask? Any ideas appreciated