My daughter and academics...need advice.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

My daughter is 15 and is a freshman in high school. She's a brilliant student and has made nothing but A's her entire life. She's in advanced math, english, and science classes and has been since 3rd grade.

However, she isn't challenged. It's almost as if she's already got the knowledge. She took a test put out by ACT in the fall. She explained that it was something like an ACT equivalent for freshmen.

Her scores are phenomenal. It says that she's in the top 1% of her high school but that she's also in the top 2% in the nation. In math, NOBODY scored higher than she did, even in the nation, as her score indicates a 100%, meaning that 100% of everyone who took that test scored at or below her score.

My problem is, how do I advance her thirst for knowledge? I considered having her start college this coming fall, taking a night class or two. She can handle it, but she's also active in her school, and I'm afraid that it would cause conflict in areas she needs to be involved in so she can obtain scholarships.

Her goal is to have a couple degrees, probably doctorates, in the Engineering and Technologies area. She hasn't narrowed anything down yet, but it will be scientific in nature.

She's already has her planning portfolio finished, where she's mapped out what classes she will be taking from now until the end of her senior year.

Can someone help me out? I'm not even sure what kind of advice to ask for! I'm just frustrated that the school doesn't seem to be able to keep up with her to challenge her more.

Thanks.

HO,

Not to worry, just have your daughter stay home & cook & clean for her future husband--she won't need school!

J/K!

Seriously, do you have schools where a child can learn at thier own pace?
We have some in Vancouver, one is called Total Education, a child can learn at thier own pace & can even enter College or University as a mature student!