Academic Performance
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School Uniforms
Asked by R.M. from Pittsburgh
on July 18, 2008
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Hi,
My daughter is starting Pre-K in the Fall at a private school that has a dress code. I'm wondering how many outfits I need and where is a good store to buy them?...
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- My first suggestion is to check with the school to find out if they have a specific dress code as far as the colors, plaids, etc. My kids go to a catholic school that...
- I have boys and they wear uniforms. I love uniforms, and the good news is now you can buy them almost anywhere. My boys are hard on the pants (alot of holes in the p...
- I have two in uniforms. I find Target to have the best selection and pricing. Sear's also carries uniforms. I am pretty much anti-Walmart but would bet on them hav...
Teacher at School
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on January 28, 2011
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Hello Ladies, O.K. here goes. My daughter is in the 7th grade and has been running summer track for years. Well, now that she is in middle school she can run for th...
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- You know what I think is your the mom and if it doesn't feel right then go with your gut. I do not agree that you should ignore it. When it comes to our children you ...
- It sounds a little creepy, and if he persists I would talk to someone at the school. Your daughter doesnt need that on top just trying to be a teenager
- Be cautious, be aware and keep your eyes on him. Seeing "red-flags" and taking precautions isn't accusing anyone of anything and sometimes these things work themselve...
Not Doing Her Best in School
Asked by K.T. from Washington DC
on January 10, 2008
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My 9year old 4th grader is not doing her best in school. She completes homework and home assignments without much help, however, at school she slacks off. She just wan...
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- I'm a former 4th grade teacher. I use to deal with many chatty girls who just wouldn't focus in on the school work. Instead she is focusing all the work into socializi...
- K., I wonder if she is just bored in school and needs to be challenged. Can you talk to the school counselor ( if they have one in elementary school) or to the teache...
- It sounds to me like she might be really bored with the level of instruction in her class. If she does her homework easily and without support from you, and yet is see...
School Help
Asked by S.J. from Seattle
on November 27, 2011
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Hi Mamas - I need some advice. My youngest of three boys is struggling in school and it breaks my heart. He is in the First Grade. He has always been stubborn an...
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- My son who is in second grade had a lot of trouble in first grade. He was way behind in reading and didn't want to read. His older brother and sister are fantastic ...
- I terms of reading -- I think you should read to him, and with him, but don't have him read to you right now. You just sit or lie next to him, with the book where you...
- My family has a lot of educators in it. They all seem to feel that readiness is key, and that sometime kids need an extra year - as a result, many of us kids/grandkid...
Help with School
Asked by J.H. from Lafayette
on May 2, 2007
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I am not sure what to do my son is almost 10. He is very smart and is having trouble in school being organized. He is currently in advanced classes, and it not doing t...
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- Definately get him organized. It may be just a case of forgetfulness. Plus, learning organization skills now will really help him later in life. I agree that there is ...
- Oh my goodness!! When I read your problem, it makes me think about my child and school. He is not in advanced classes but i feel like he doesnt get the help he needs a...
- Do not pull him out. I have dealt with this since my son was in 3rd grade and he is now in 7th grade. It is truly exhausting. We ended up getting help through Learn...
School Friends
Asked by H.M. from Dallas
on September 25, 2009
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My son is in 3rd grade. He came home today looking very sad. I asked him what was wrong. He said, "I don't have any friends". It just broke my heart. I know for t...
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- As a teacher, I would suggest having your child pass his contact info to a few buddies and/or invite them over, 'just because,' more often. Give the other boys a chanc...
- I think inviting the other boys over is an excellent idea. That will give them some one on one time. Does he participate in Boy Scouts or any Church youth progra...
- I've been working with scouts for a while now, and I would suggest he join a troop. The program tends to attract more kids like yours. A little shy, good students. ...
School Readiness
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on February 2, 2011
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I have a 5 yr old boy and 4 yr old girl. I want them to be as ready for school as possible. Mostly they play and that's ok with me. Social skills are just as importa...
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- You can see the Texas Education requirements at the following website. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148. They have the requirements for each grade.
- Sounds like they are getting ready for school! Yes social skills are very important! How are they around other children? It sounds like they are not in preschool so m...
- Sounds like they are off to a great start:) For math, can they count items or just repeat the sequence of numbers. Building number sense is as important as number re...
Which School Is Best?
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on October 10, 2009
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Ok my soon to be eleven year old daughter has ALWAYS expressed interest in being a Veterinarian. We are re-doing her room and i would like to put up some kind of coll...
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- A&M has one of the best Veterinarian programs in the country. If that's the field she's interested in, then I would stress A&M, as she will likely have to finish up t...
- TCU is definitely best..... GO FROGS!!!!!......... BUT......if she's wanting to be a vet, then she'll for sure need to go to that "other" school....... :-) ~B.
- I have always heard that Texas A&M is the best for veterinary medicine but that's only what I have heard. No experience.
Waldorf School
Asked by Z.L. from Los Angeles
on April 2, 2008
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Hello everyone -
I am doing a research on early childhood education for my almost 2 year old son and am very interested in Waldorf method. Does anyone have any person...
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- My son went to a Waldorf school when he was pre-K age. He is 17 now and at Santa Monica High. He's a really bright kid and amazingly remembers quite a bit about his...
- I do not have personal experience but both my niece and nephew go to a Waldorf School. Their mother is passionate about the Waldorf philosophy and she plans to have th...
- Hi! I have my daughter in the Parent-Toddler Program at the Westside Waldorf School and plan on putting her in the nursery program in September. I would recommend t...
Vaccines and School
Asked by E.F. from Detroit
on February 27, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
Just curious, trying to find information on line but struggling. In Michigan, I assume for Kindergarten and who knows, probably even pre school, vaccines...
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- HI E., Vaccines are not required for entry into school. The state of michigan website also has information about it. Michigan allows vaccines to be waived for medic...
- My son is in Kindergarden and we had not given him all of his shots. I did sign a waiver. I am still on the fence about the whole shots thing. They do have the rig...
- It is a big myth that vaccines are required by the public school system. The State can't make you do anything!! This is still America- for now.
