school sucks!

Well, I haven't liked our elementary school since we moved here. They are very high on themselves and let everyone know they are better than all the other schools. That would be almost okay if it were true but it's really not a great school! Ethan's 2nd grade year was really rough, but 3rd grade went very smoothly. 4th grade has been awful. He actually has a wonderful teacher this year but he is having a hard time grasping all the concepts and they have been taking away his recess to make him stay inside and do more work. You can't do this to an adhd kid!!! He needs to run! Really I imagine all kids need a break to get some fresh air but for Ethan- he really, really needs it! 4th grade has an extra TAKS test (no child left behind crap- thanks Bush!) And Ethan is really struggling. I have tried to get him some extra resources because technically he has a disability but the principal blows me off and says he doesn't need extra help until he is FAILING! So they won't help him until then......(honestly though- he isn't too far from that) Twice now she has blown off my request for meetings and it just isn't right. Ethan's homeroom teacher has bent over backwards to help with what she can but she isn't his only teacher so she can't help with everything. I never ever ever thought I would consider this but I have really been thinking about homeschooling him and getting him away from that awful school! He says that for now he wants to stay so that is what we will do. I cringe at the thought of his upcoming TAKS though- an entire day spent completely silent. No recess allowed, no talking during lunch. I am pretty sure if a work place tried to make employees work under those conditions they would be sued but apparently it is okay to do to our children :(