1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade

Everything he has brought home is way to easy for him, the reading books are 3 letter word, with only about 5-6 words sentence. He way more advance than this. He gets a list of words every week he post to know, they are way to easy also. Even though it never mention about spelling, I do have him learn to spell them, which he does very easily.

He has started acting out, he will roll his eyes, lay his head on his desk, answer rudely, not listing. I think he does this because he just bored. I have talk with him about respect and what he can and cannot do. I have even take privileges way.

I have meeting with his teacher Monday, and am going to talk about why I think he is acting out. Do you think if I ask, that she would give harder words to learn, and harder books to bring home?

It is a good school in the district, but not in the state it ranks 300, I am start to think they don't changeling the kids enough and that's why it ranks so low

I think that you need to address these separately - by putting them together, it will seem like you're making an excuse or justifying it. He has no reason to act like he does, IMHO, no matter how bored he is. I say that as the parent of four gifted kids- all of whom have been bored at one time or another. So, I would first address the behavoir - what are the school rules, how are they being enforced, how can you and the teacher work together to change his behavior.

Then, separately, I would say, "I'd also like to talk to you about challenging ds more." Try to bring in some concrete examples of his abilities: books he's read, stuff he might have written at home, any testing, etc. Talk about what you'd like to see happen-"could ds have a harder spelling list?" "What level do you think he's at in reading.. I think he could be reading more difficult material." Most teachers are pretty responsive. I've been able to get some level of differentiation for all my kids.

If you can, look on the district website for any information about enrichment/differentiation. This might help you support your case.

I understand that your son is bored, but rolling his eyes or putting his head on the desk are unacceptable. If you start out defending him or excusing him, the teacher will NOT be receptive!

Theresa

I have told him it is not acceptably, I have any even taken privileges way he lost tv, computer, games, playing with his friends for 3 days in a roll because of it. I am not trying to make excuses, just what part of the problem is.

I guess I need to be careful with my words. Thanks for the advice!

I guess I need to be careful with my words. Thanks for the advice!

My response probably came off too harshly - it was clear that you didn't think it was acceptable. Sorry about that! I only meant to emphasize that teachers can be very negative about anyone who talks about being bored as a reason for misbehavior (even if it is!). I just think you'll get the best response from the teacher if you separate the issues.

I would definitely question the teacher about testing your son and about offering him differentiated options. If the teacher doesn't respond positively, think about talking to the prinicipal or the school's gifted resource teacher (or district gifted program administrator).

Good luck - and tell us how the meeting goes. Sorry if I seemed negative in my response.

Theresa