http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364582/Are-there-any-schools-that-recognize-talented-kids-in-NJ I tried to get my 6 year old who is in K in her school registered for the Grade 1 Terra Nova Standardized test and I think my request was turned down due to bureaucracies rather than the schools recognition of her ability to perform well, as she also attends some Grade 1 classes (Math and Reading). This has left me a bit bitter and sad. GreatSchools en-us lsefia Hi healthy11, Thanks for your response. I live in Union NJ and would definitely check out the website. The way things are, I don't mind a 30 to 45 even ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364582/Are-there-any-schools-that-recognize-talented-kids-in-NJ?cpage=1#comment_367083 5100.367083 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:45:32 -0800 healthy11 I don't know where you live, but are there any "gifted schools" in your area? They are often listed under www.nais.org, and while they aren't cheap, they definitely can offer ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364582/Are-there-any-schools-that-recognize-talented-kids-in-NJ?cpage=1#comment_366522 5100.366522 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:44:12 -0800 lsefia My daughter attends a private school. The reason why I was even making this attempt for her is that ordinarily if not for the cutoff age for my area, which ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364582/Are-there-any-schools-that-recognize-talented-kids-in-NJ?cpage=1#comment_366210 5100.366210 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:19:45 -0800 healthy11 While you're obviously disappointed, many achievement tests are scored based upon "grade level norms," and it's not appropriate for someone to be compared to kids who are typically a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364582/Are-there-any-schools-that-recognize-talented-kids-in-NJ?cpage=1#comment_366101 5100.366101 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:49:25 -0800