本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛Read lots of posts from parents on gifted class and would like to share my two cents as well.
My daughter was extremely shy when she was little. We were approached by her teacher in Grade 3 to have her tested for gifted program . However we decided not to send her to a different school where the gifted program is offered. Decision was made because we were trying to help her to develop her social skills and overcome her shyness at that time,
We moved to the west end when she started junior high, due to my job change. It was tough for a pre-teen to adjust the new school and environment and moving away from her friends and social network is the most difficult thing, among all.
She started at the new school in November and by December, the home room teacher told us during the teacher-parent interview that we should get her tested for gifted. Again we refused because she was just cut from her previous social , and adjusted well to make a few new friends and established herself as a goal getter, a smart person with great attitude and excellent athlete. Going to gifted program meaning that she would have to go to a different school and do everything all over again. Our priority at that time is to help her adjust and be comfortable in the new school.
In grade 8, the same teacher approached us again and we agreed with the consent from my daughter that she would like to give it a try. Now she started Grade 9, in the gifted program and she has enjoyed it very much.
As parents, we need to make educated /conscience decision, you know your kids and you will make decision for THEIR best benefits, not to yours.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
My daughter was extremely shy when she was little. We were approached by her teacher in Grade 3 to have her tested for gifted program . However we decided not to send her to a different school where the gifted program is offered. Decision was made because we were trying to help her to develop her social skills and overcome her shyness at that time,
We moved to the west end when she started junior high, due to my job change. It was tough for a pre-teen to adjust the new school and environment and moving away from her friends and social network is the most difficult thing, among all.
She started at the new school in November and by December, the home room teacher told us during the teacher-parent interview that we should get her tested for gifted. Again we refused because she was just cut from her previous social , and adjusted well to make a few new friends and established herself as a goal getter, a smart person with great attitude and excellent athlete. Going to gifted program meaning that she would have to go to a different school and do everything all over again. Our priority at that time is to help her adjust and be comfortable in the new school.
In grade 8, the same teacher approached us again and we agreed with the consent from my daughter that she would like to give it a try. Now she started Grade 9, in the gifted program and she has enjoyed it very much.
As parents, we need to make educated /conscience decision, you know your kids and you will make decision for THEIR best benefits, not to yours.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net