Finishing High School ... In Three Years!

There appears to be an upswing in the number of young people who are completing high school in three years.  The increased availability and flexibility of online courses such as CTD's Gifted LearningLinks program is a contributing factor.  An interesting article in the Wall Street Journal weighs the pros and cons of early  graduation.  Some states now offer college scholarships to students that accelerate their high-school experience. The scholarships are less costly than funding a final full-year year of public education.  Many parents of  gifted students  find taking online courses to streamline high school has added benefit. It prevents their son or daughter from suffering senior year slump and keeps them motivated as they enter college. What do you think … how would you decide whether a three-year high school education was the right choice for your gifted student?