Charter School: Infant
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HELP !!! Charter School
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on July 12, 2008
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Anybody know about the treetop school or Harmony school of science- grand prarie?
Harmony sent us a application and treetop was found when I was driving.
I'd like to...
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- whatever you choose it is VERY important that the school is accredited- you must check yourself nand not trust that they are just because they say they are. If the sch...
- My sister is sending her children to Treetop next year. I would really check out their website and call them. Leah is the one who answers the phone and she can answe...
- Hi J., Okay I will try to make this brief but feel free to email me with any additional questions. Basically Charter schools were formed to take up the slack where...
Charter School vs Public School, Separating Twins in K After Tramatic Year?
Asked by M.W. from Boise
on December 14, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My fraternal (same sex but not identical) twins are starting Kindergarten next year. What do you all think of charter schools? Is it easier for twins to ...
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- There are advantages and disadvantages to both public and charter schools. Charter schools are still funded by the state/district, they just don't usually get as much ...
- Hi M., I have moved several times with my son and am always amazed at how well he adjusts and makes new friends. He doesn't become more clingy and we talk about how ...
- My younger brother goes to a charter school and my parents have been very happy with it. He goes to Collegiate Academy in Littleton. It's K-12. It's a very good school...
Does Such a School Exist??
Asked by K.D. from Philadelphia
on February 18, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone can offer suggestions about school choices in the West Chester area...private, charter, anything. My 5-year-old son is currently in 1/2 day k...
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- You may want to look into the Quaker schools in the area. Goshen Friends, West Chester Friends and Westtown School. The programs are very nuturing very community ori...
- I have 2 children at Collegium Charter School (Exton) and have been extremely pleased with our experience (we've been there 4 years). They do a really great job of di...
- HI K.! L. from Evansburg here...We have been looking at Montessori schools and are VERY pleased, actually already sent in our application for Brianna for next Jan, wh...
When Does School Start for You?
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on August 15, 2011
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For us in Houston, its starting next week! The last day of school last year was the last week in May.
How about you?
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- Sept 2nd. Which IMO is ridiculous because it's a Friday followed by a 3 day weekend.
- Washington DC Public Schools start on August 22nd.
- Last day of school was the Thurs before Memorial Day, end of May and it started last Wed, Aug 10th. This is the first summer I stayed home with the kids and I can't b...
School Bus
Asked by C.L. from Reading
on September 10, 2012
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My oldest child just started kindergarten. She goes to a charter school which is about a half hour from our home. So far, my husband and I have driven her. He drops...
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- The AM ride does seem really long. The PM ride is long, but might be ok if she has a friend to sit with? My kindergartner has a 30 min ride and she complains about it ...
- Sounds a little hard for a kindergartner...I'd probably drive. If the kids on the bus have to sit that long, I could see lots of bored kids getting into trouble t...
- I think that I'd try it. There's no reason not to if other kids she knows are on the bus too. Plus she'll make some friends after a few rides anyway. I think she w...
Problems at School
Asked by A.J. from Albuquerque
on April 18, 2008
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I have a 6 year old who is extremely smart and capable of doing everything that is expected of him at school however, as of lately he has been whinning everytime it is...
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- Hi A., It may be that he's board. If he's really intelligent, doing more of what he already knows will be daunting for him. Find out what learning style works bes...
- So many good responses! I have a 7 year old very bright child who is "classic" gifted in that all small problems are huge! I recommend testing for gifted and learnin...
- Hi A., I am a former teacher, and this is my experience with bright children who start to slack off and misbehave. He's Bored! Have him tested, either by the scho...
Private School vs Public School
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on May 12, 2011
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Here is my dilemma ladies. My oldest son is 4 1/2 and in a private Pre K class now, we love the school and the teachers. He will turn 5 at the end of August and we are...
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- I would talk with your husband about his fears....maybe it's a financial thing he's worried about instead of "being sheltered and normal"......this is sooo not the cas...
- I don't really understand how sending a child to a private school makes them sheltered. My two oldest went to private school and sheltered would be the last thing tha...
- Most public schools offer before & after-school care. Ours does, the YMCA is the enttity that actually offers the childcare, but it is AT her school. I went to pri...
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...
What Absenses Are Excused at Your Kids School??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on July 2, 2011
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My daughter will start kindergarden in the fall. MY husband and I were discussing vacations once we have a school age child. I think it is OK to take the child out o...
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- Missing school for a day, no big deal. Missing for a week is a mistake. Each week builds on the previous in every grade. Kinder isn't just playtime like it was when...
- In California, schools excuse absenses for certain things such as illness, medical appointments, a death in the family, etc. Vacations are not excused. You have to...
- well, ask anonymously. I took my son out of school (with permission from his actual school) but he was also being bussed to a tech program. My other son was coming bac...
Thoughts About Private School
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on August 18, 2012
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Hey mamas,
My older son is 4. He has one more year before Kindergarten (he'll turn 5 in April). We are trying to figure out how we want to go regarding school.
...
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- Oh, I feel your pain! We went through your exact same situation a couple of years ago. I too grew up in MO and thought the school system was absolutely fantastic. W...
- You live around some great schools. Save the money you would spend on private for college. I have to respond to the statement that public school teachers are "burned o...
- Our eldest entered kindergarten this year, and we really struggled with this question ourselves. We are also a mixed Jewish-Christian family. I spent a LOT of time l...
