After School Programs: The First Years
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In School, Is It Better to Be the Older Kid in the Class?
Asked by A.Q. from Phoenix
on July 21, 2009
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Here is my dilema; my daughter misses the school age cut-off by about a week. When she had completed Preschool, her teacher thought that she was ready for Kindergarte...
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- I, too, put my son in a charter school last year for that exact same reason. We ended up pulling him out at Christmas break, as we felt he was just not ready for the ...
- My son started kingergarten at 4 1/2 (after taking the district placement exam...he had to score at 5 years 6 months in all ability levels to be accepted early). It...
- I have talked to lots of people about this same thing. The Dr. said he never recomends putting kids up a grade. If she has to relearn stuff right now it's ok. I wou...
$176/Month for One Class a Week of Language?
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on November 9, 2011
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How much would you pay per month for one 85-minute class a week for your child that's total language immersion? Here it's $176 and I realize that's high. And it's 20 m...
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- If you are fluent don't speak in English to him at all. He will get it. THe calss is a waste of your money.
- Once a week? That isn't immersion. Find out if they send home homework or practice lessons/cards so you will know how to review it with him. I'm not fluent in a...
- I think that sounds like of money...$700 a month for your 5 year old to learn Spanish? I would save that money for college. You could get more than 85 minutes at hom...
Young 5'S Program or 2 Years of Kindergarden Questions
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on December 22, 2008
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My son is due to start kindergarden next fall. I really dont feel he is ready for this. He has an august birthday and he is a behind on certain things than the other...
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- Have you thought of enrolling him in a preschool program? Really all that young 5's is, is a preschool program with the option o moving to the kindergarten program ea...
- Trust your instincts. He may very well not be ready and may benefit from waiting a year. He'll be in school for at least 13 years -- any extra year spent at home now...
- I have a daughter that I've been considering young 5s for w/ an august birthday too. My issue is that I feel that academically she is great, but I'm just concerned ab...
State Mandated Cap on Class Size
Asked by V.B. from Miami
on September 23, 2011
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So, in Florida, the state mandated cap on class size is 18 kids for Kindergarten. My daughter's class has had 22 kids since school started and just got another girl t...
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- If you can swing keeping your kid out of public do so. Either apply for one of the magnets in the area or get him into a private. In public, teachers are overwhelmed...
- I would call the state board of education and file a formal complaint. If they don't have the money to pay another teacher to make the overflow into another class then...
- V., I'm in Ft. Lauderdale - which elementary are you talking about? Keep in mind that "A" has to do with the improvement in test scores NOT that test scores are ne...
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...
Feingold Program?
Asked by T.M. from San Diego
on February 16, 2008
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Has anyone out there tried the Feingold Program? If you have, how was it? Did your kids show results right away, over time, or not at all?
.......the Feingold P...
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- It's vital to avoid as many useless or dangerous chemicals as you can ... most children i know of had visible results when avoiding processed foods with additives. Mu...
- I have not had personal experience with the total Feingold program but I know some people that have and they were very satisfied with it. Sometimes the change is immed...
- T., My question is, why spend the $ on a program? Just eliminate anything artificial or processed from your boys' diets. Buy only organic food and make everything yo...
Class Reunion?
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on March 25, 2011
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SO, my ten year reunion is coming up and everyone is trying to plan it via facebook. the class pres is suppose to be in charge. he is doing this from arizona. I did...
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- Family reunions are barely worth it, what makes you think coming together and celebrating some insigficant memories of high school with a bunch of strangers you haven'...
- Humm. . . I'm not exactly sure, and I don't want to know what happened. But I moved to my high school in the middle of my sophomore year. I was in charge of the 10...
- sounds like you got a lot of answers, but really, the 10 year is not worth any of the stress. The 20 year ones are fun. People are different and mellow and just in a d...
School or No School
Asked by K.S. from Seattle
on February 17, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I have a dilema that has come up recently. I decided to take online classes. The first one I really enjoyed and did not have trouble finding time for i...
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- I guess it all depends on what your goals with school are and how fast you want to be done. I am also in online classes again after being out for two years. I will b...
- Decide which of your activities means the least to you and cancel that one. For example, you may decide to cut back on the Moms groups, but keep the class. Just deci...
- Hi K.S. First of all, I think it is wonderful that you seek counsel from other women, who have perhaps been there... I would recommend making a list of all the thi...
School
Asked by T.C. from York
on March 23, 2010
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I was just reading Pam's question about her daughter skipping a grade and was wondering if she or any other moms out there have any experience with their child enterin...
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- I don't know T...not to say that your son isn't bright because he sounds like he really is, but is he reading yet? Can he do math problems? These are some of the thi...
- Do schools still test for K? I know our district doesn't, what we do is your child has to be 5 on or before August 31st. I wouldn't push him into K before he is 5. He...
- I decided to check your question b/c I am in a similar situation. I REALLY do not want my son to be bored at school. After reading the comments, thought I would do s...
Son Doing Dance Class??
Asked by P.R. from Dallas
on July 30, 2010
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My 3 yr old son wants to do dance class. His older sister does dance so he wants to as well. We went to a trial class today and he liked it! For his age group he would...
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- Check out "The League of Extraordinary Dancers". YouTube has quite a few clips of whole routines. I don't think anyone is making fun of those boys. While some ar...
- my sister was a competitive dancer and said that it is fantastic for learning corrdination and that it will help any kid. If you want to encourage something else for ...
- Whether you are in Oregon or not, look at the Oregon Ballet Academy's website. My daughter has attended there since she was three--the director and her instructor is ...
