04-10-2013, 05:20 AM
Hey Pog and Seeb,
I didn't want to appear obnoxious but we are currently having her IQ tested as she is exceedingly bright. We know we have a virtual option we can pursue so she can work at her own pace (probably private as I don't think Hawaii has a full time virtual) but wanted to see what other options we might have to get her into a class with other gifted kids for the egghead (said with love) interaction. Currently she is an elementary school kid but that will more than likely change next year since she will probably be skipped.
I really appreciate the comments here (thank you!). I had mixed thoughts on HAAS. I will check out Connections in Hilo. I was just trying to see if anyone here also had a gifted kid and what they are doing for their education other than homeschooling or virtual. Just getting some ideas. We are not looking for a pullout program but more a gifted class type setting or magnet school/class type setting. I know those exist in Oahu but I have not been able to find anything like that in Hilo/Puna.
I didn't want to appear obnoxious but we are currently having her IQ tested as she is exceedingly bright. We know we have a virtual option we can pursue so she can work at her own pace (probably private as I don't think Hawaii has a full time virtual) but wanted to see what other options we might have to get her into a class with other gifted kids for the egghead (said with love) interaction. Currently she is an elementary school kid but that will more than likely change next year since she will probably be skipped.
I really appreciate the comments here (thank you!). I had mixed thoughts on HAAS. I will check out Connections in Hilo. I was just trying to see if anyone here also had a gifted kid and what they are doing for their education other than homeschooling or virtual. Just getting some ideas. We are not looking for a pullout program but more a gifted class type setting or magnet school/class type setting. I know those exist in Oahu but I have not been able to find anything like that in Hilo/Puna.