I've done it. I've officially declined Tom's kinder offer from TCA. I'm sure they're a great school, but, in my gut, I know they're probably not the best setting for Tom. That's not to say he couldn't have coped there, I think he could have, but, I think it would be less stressful on all of us, including him, to send him to another school where they do have more autism expertise to hand.
Today brought another school tour - Chinook Trail this time, and like Mountain View, I loved it. The building is great, staff very welcoming and the school had a great feel to it.
I was luckily able to tour as well as meet with the Principal and Vice-Principal and found them open, honest and helpful.
We're so fortunate that we have so many great schools to choose from, but, sometimes that choice option can be overwhelming. There's a lot to take in.
So, today, I submitted our 'yellow form' which basically says that we would like to enter into the 'choice' system for our district, so, we will enter another form containing our first and second school choices. I'm hopeful that we will get one of our choices, Mountain View or Chinook Trail, especially since we are only wanting half day kindergarten. I think half day, plus an extra year of ABA will really set Tom on a great path for future success.
Just need to decide on which school to put down first now, but, I'm confident that either school would be equally good.
Now I need a drink. Cheers!
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