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no problem. extra time is perhaps the most valuable accomodation. also, if your son has bad handwriting being allowed to type things is important. Also, for organization the best idea, if he wants to be in high level classes, is in-class support if the school offers it. I had it in math (grades 9-10) and science. In my science classes, which were all accelerated college-prep, from 9-11 I had an in-class support teacher. I had the same person all three years, which was great. She was there for everyone in the class, and sometimes taught the class herself or along with our other teacher. But she helped everyone stay organized, and all three years i ended up with the highest average for all of their classes. I guess the old story that if you teach a man to fish you will feed him forever applies here, because by my junior year I was able to basically do everything on my own save a few extra-help sessions with my math teacher. Also, it is very helpful if teachers know where your son's specific weaknesses lie, and if you let them have a voice on how to help your son, because sometimes when you, as a parent think an approach sounds good, it's always better to have a second opinion for someone that deals with your son outside of the home. For example, when my mom not too long ago found my trig notebook to be a mess, she asked my tutor if he would help me organize it. But, he knew that I had my own order for things, and the way I had my notebook was the best way for me. if you need any more help...PM me
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