[mrsred]

My oldest son (11 1/2, bio) has always loved school. I mean really loved it. He is very bright and gets mostly A's with an occassional B. He is in the Highly Capable program. But this year, in 6th grade, he is miserable.
His teacher is very ... well, I don't really know how to describe her. My daughter (also in 6th grade but has the other teacher... only goes to Ms N for reading) says she is "mean". Also that if she is having trouble understanding she just says "read it again" and won't help at all.
I found her to be completely unenthusiastic. She gave the impression that she loves her job about as much as the person behind the counter at the local mini-mart. I have seen more enthused McDonald's employees.
DS absolutely hates school now. This is such a turn about for him, as he has always been such an eager student. Now he doesn't want to go at all.
I am considering home schooling him. The other option is to try to transfer him to another school in our community.
Has anyone switched a kid from public school to home schooling at such a late age? Any input here?
I really am at a loss as to what to do. Staying in this class is not an option.