Academic Performance
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What Are "Good" Grades?
Asked by J.N. from Salt Lake City
on April 9, 2009
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OK, I was a super-nerd in school. I always got top grades and was never satisfied with less than an A ...
The trick is that now my daughter is in 4th grade and starti...
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- See I come from the different end of the spectrum. I did what I had to do just to get by,learned but didn't strive. I was expected to bring home C's and above always...
- Grades, Grades, Grades.......I want to pull my hair out! My kids are so different. My daughter has gotten straight A's all through high school and she has spoiled me...
- For me, A's, B's and an occasional C are fine. Mostly I've always told my kids that if they are trying their best, that would do. If they are trying their best and get...
Speaking of Grades....
Asked by ☆.A. from Pittsburgh
on February 4, 2012
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.....do you tell your child what you "expect" from them?
I mean I think from their first graded project, they all surely know that A is the best and F stinks.
Ye...
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- My daughter is only 4, but when the time comes, I expect her to give it her best effort. I expect her to have a good attitude and to ask for help when she needs it. I...
- When my kids were in kinder & 1st I didn't worry too much about it. By the time 2nd rolled around I was a little concerned about how many 'do-overs' they were being a...
- I know I am probably one of the few that are like this, I think how we are as parents had to do with so many factors in our lives. My daughter was a good student on ...
Grades....
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on May 2, 2012
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I'm taking a poll, asking the question:
Was a "C" in a class acceptable when you were in grade school?
**Note, I am not referring to kids with special needs or c...
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- When I was in school, any grade seemed acceptable!! At least to me!! lol!! But seriously, I don't remember my parents ever pushing me to get really good grades. I ...
- We do not expect our 17 yr old to have all A's because at some point and time, there will be a class that tests you but for the most part... yes we look down on C's be...
- A "C" was okay. Not the ideal, but it was okay. As a kid, we never got punished for grades. Nor, was it used against us. Because, a "grade" is not always the absolut...
Am I Asking Too Much from My Daughter's Grades??
Asked by T.T. from Los Angeles
on July 15, 2010
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Hello. My daughter is 12 and going into 7th grade(she has a late birthday, but going from private to public school they couldnt hold her back). Her grades are mostly A...
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- Yes, i think you are being too hard on her. Personally I hate when someone tells a child to do their best. What does that mean? Do you clean your house to the best ...
- We always asked our daughter at the beginning of the school year, "what are your goals this year?". Usually she would say all honor roll". "I want to be in the honor s...
- I would try not to yell at her, but I don't think you are being to hard to expect an A...she can't always get an A...but if she puts out the best effort she has, then ...
Multiple Children and Grades
Asked by V.W. from Jacksonville
on October 4, 2011
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Playing off of an earlier question... those of you who reward or punish based upon the grades, what do you do when you have 2 or more children who are very different t...
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- First of all, I have an only, so I'll never have to deal with this. But what came to mind first was what about devising a plan with each child as to what they *thin...
- I personally don't believe in punishment or reward based simply on the grade on the report card. I think parents should take multiple factors into consideration....th...
- I grew up with 6 kids in one family and we NEVER knew what the other kids got...we went down with Mom and Dad to their office alone to look at grades. And the only ju...
Rewards for Grades
Asked by H.M. from Dallas
on October 10, 2008
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Would just like some ideas what to do for grades on report cards. My son is in 2nd grade and made all A's! What are some rewards or things you do for grades? Thanks...
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- When I was a kid I got my choice of $20 or a trip to Showbiz Pizza (now Chuck E Cheese) when I got all A's. I thought it was a great incentive.
- We usually take our DD(2nd Grade) out to eat, her choice, or we go somewhere and she picks out a "toy." We make sure that she knows how proud we are of her and that t...
- poor thing..a simple question and so many want to give their opinion of what you are doing. go figure. my son is 5. i would treat him to an inexpensive toy, chuck...
Respect and Grades
Asked by F.D. from Dallas
on April 20, 2011
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My 10 year old Tiffany isn't respecting her teacher. I've gotten numerous calls from her teacher, saying that Tiffany was being disrespectful at school that day. She a...
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- Mom get a handle on this NOW! She needs severe consequences for this behavior. Spell it out for her what the expectations are and follow through with defined consequ...
- our son has been having a problem with homework (and grades)... so we hired a tutor, now she handles a lot of that for us, he really likes the one on one attention tha...
- Have you had her tested for a learning disability? If she is frustrated, she might be acted out rather than letting anyone know she is having problems.
Grades Dropping
Asked by M.K. from San Francisco
on March 1, 2008
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Hello,
My daughter is in 7th grade. Just today, we got the progress report letter and her grades are slipping. In elementary school, she always got straight A's and A...
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- I would be very careful about jumping in with bribes. I have raised 2 children, a son now a junior in college and a daughter who is a senior in high school. If you u...
- I've taught Middle School, and B's in 7th grade advanced classes are as hard to get as A's are for earlier years. The material is much more difficult, and there is a l...
Grades in Preschool
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on October 29, 2007
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Hello. I recently posted about possibly holding my son back in school and year and not sending him to kindergarten...anyway I'm kind of shocked because it appears he'...
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- If they are indeed grading him, switch preschools now. my children are in 2nd and 5th grade and still don't get grades. good luck
- Grades in preschool? Are you serious??? Where do you send him? Preschool is about adjusting to going to school and being away from mom. It is more social than acade...
- I've never heard of grades in preschool either. In fact, my daughter's kindergarten doesn't grade either. She comes home with stars on her class work & homework. If...
Kids Grades
Asked by C.N. from Honolulu
on April 12, 2008
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I used to be a stay-home mom, keeping on top of my kids schoolwork and outside activities. Since starting work full-time almost a year ago, I find that my kids seem t...
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- I am reading a great book called 'Screamfree Parenting' by Hal Runkel. I really recommend it. It tells you not to take the kids actions personally. Take a deep brea...
- If at all possible, quit your job, even if it means borrowing or taking a loan for extra money. It is so worth the investment in your kids. Kids are much more import...
- Either work part time during the hours they are in school or quit and budget your lifestyle accordingly. They'll all be out of the house before you know it and you can...
