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After-School Program Pick-Up Question
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on December 2, 2011
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My DH picked up our son this afternoon since I was running late. This Program picks up our son after school and keeps him until we get off of work. The director aler...
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- It is the child care's responsibility to pick this child up on time. They should be there when he gets out of school. He's 5 for goodness sake. Please call the scho...
- If they claim to have pick-up service, they need to pick up when school lets out just like a parent would. The school is not responsible to watch your son after 2...
- That is excessively late! I taught elementary. Kids get picked up within 10 minutes of release at the latest....otherwise they go to the afterschool program held in ...
Typing Program
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on December 20, 2012
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Hello, I am looking for a good computer program to teach my boys (11 and 14) to type. I am old, I learned to type in typing class, on a typewriter. My kids don't eve...
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- My son is Dyslexic and I was looking for a program that would help him learn and keep him from getting frustrated in the process. This is what was recommended by Sus...
- Do they not have that in school? My girls had it in elementary and middle school. It is called keyboarding. Check with your school system first before you fork out mon...
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ This site is great and is FREE. Recommended by my daughter's Teacher. The thing is, this site is fun. And if your sons say i...
Ppcd Program
Asked by M.G. from Houston
on September 14, 2010
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ppcd stands for Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities: my boy has a delay on speech and his peditrician wants him to enter this program... Does this stays o...
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- I do not know about this program, but I have a question. If your pediatrician advised antibiotics for your son, would you hesitate because someone might see that as a ...
- Ok, I went to the website for PPCD: http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/PreschoolProg.html I did a quick look through and could find nothing on your question. I wo...
- Doctors will almost always refer you first to the state program. The reason being that if you qualify for services it is MUCH more economical, as in it is free. At 3...
Gifted Program
Asked by S.S. from Orlando
on January 11, 2010
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Hi! I'd like to ask for input on having a child in the gifted program. Just like every other parent, I have always thought my kid was bright and smart, but I was a lit...
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- As far as I know the program differs from school to school, county to county. I teach in Seminole county and our school has a pretty small gifted program. Your couns...
- My daughter is in the gifted program. She is in 5th grade and I have never seen a down side to it. She has a whole set of friends in the gifted program that she would ...
- I agree with Kim F--try it out if she makes it & you can always refuse it the following year. Also, I would talk to the teachers and counselors to find out EXACTLY wh...
Gifted Program
Asked by S.B. from Evansville
on April 21, 2009
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My son's teacher called us at home and told us that she wants to nominate him for the "gifted program" for next school year (5th grade). I am very proud that she feels...
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- I agree with other posters that it wouldn't hurt to see if your son qualifies, then research the program available at your school to see if you think it would be a goo...
- Use the summer to help him adjust to CHANGE. Break routine, put yourselves in situations for him to meet other kids (summer programs and opportunities), etc. Let him...
- First explain the advantages to him and then let him decide what he wants.If he is truely as gifted as his teacher thinks he is maybe he could wait until he is in Jr. ...
After-school Routines - What Works?
Asked by K.F. from Philadelphia
on September 19, 2012
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I'm wondering what a good after-school routine is to allow kids time for playing, homework, snack, etc. What has worked well with your family? My kids are young now,...
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- we walk TO school, but i pick up b/c i don't wanna deal with the confusion that may ensue if i needed to pick them up(weather) and they are waiting at the school corne...
- First,give them 10-15 min.of playing then go straight to homework.make them think that snack is a reward for getting their homework done and doing it well.adherence di...
- On days that there is no sports or event to attend, we walk or ride bikes home from school. That gives them a little bit of exercise and "off time". (If we have someth...
School Bring Your Own Device Program...
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on April 10, 2013
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My son's school is part of a pilot program that will encourage kids to bring their own technology (laptops, Ipads, tablets, e-readers) to school to use in school for r...
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- UGH. My 13 year old niece has this at her school. All of the kids use the devices to be on facebook, instagram, and whatever else kids do all day. The teachers really ...
- My son's school is raising money to buy an iPad for every student. However, in the meantime, his class was chosen to pilot the BYODevice curriculum. He's hooked on t...
- My sons school has that option for 3-5 grade and next year will for all grades. I think it's great Added: the school provides iPads
Class Placement
Asked by M.M. from San Francisco
on May 21, 2013
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My 6 yr son (pdd-nos) has no behavior issues in school, its mostly his memory and attention which is the problem. He has an aide last 2 years and attends 60% special d...
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- What does your inner mom think? I always found that when I thought only with my head based on the facts only I didn't make the correct decision. Take the information a...
- Regular Ed. teachers do not particularly take to SE students. SE teachers usually have a child, sibling, parent who is Special Needs and therefore, are more sensitive ...
- I agree with Jennifer T. I would take the advice of the school. I also have a 5 year old student at my school on the Autism spectrum, he is the most polite, well behav...
Youngest in Class or Oldest in Class
Asked by A.G. from Los Angeles
on February 1, 2008
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My question is regarding the validity of being the oldest boy in the class and does it make a positve difference and/or is being the youngest a negative experience. Th...
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- I have 3 children, 10, 8 & 6. My oldest is a girl then two boys. My youngest boy's b-day is Late Nov. and the cutoff is Dec. 5th. He also is quite tall for his age a...
- I was always the oldest in my class. it was no harm to me and I always enjoyed it, I was a bit more mature and ahead than everyone else. with a boy could be different....
- This is your choice your child! Go with your gut!! My oldest daughter who is 11 is the oldest in her class. My other daughter is the youngest in her class belive it or...
Before and Afterschool Care Provided @ the School?
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on May 13, 2010
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Does anyone know if the Yorkville School district or Oswego has a before and afterschool program @ the elementary school? We just moved back to the area and were spoi...
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- Oswego does. I think it is run thru the park district. I know they had it at long beach when my son was there. Call the school your looking at and ask. I do not kn...
- Oswegoland Park District runs the one for Oswego School District 308. http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/Programs/kc-about.htm I've personally not used it, bu...
- I can't give you an official answer since my son doesn't go to school out there, but I can give you couple of ideas. First all, they have a YMCA close by. A lot of t...
