<p>ConcernFather, the one thing you do not want to do is give him so many college credits that he becomes a “transfer” student when he applies to college. That will rule out all top universities for him. As long as the college courses count toward his primary and secondary education, that will be fine. But if he starts taking too many college classes outside of his school’s curriculum, he and you may end up disappointed.</p>
<p>I have another idea for you. Instead of worrying about actual coursework, have him concentrate on teaching himself depth in subjects he already knows. I’m sure the school will be willing to give him independent studies to accomplish this so he satisfies course load. For example, maybe he could research/read on the history of science. Or go learn about the life and work of, say, Oppenheimer. Or learn how to build his own computer. Or do a research paper on scientific ethics. You could also tie in philosophy and logic. Writers such as Rebecca Goldstein and Alan Lightman tie physics into their fiction, and he could analyze them and the driving force behind their works. The possibilities are endless. These projects, when approached as “courses,” will deepen his learning without making him too advanced for college.</p>