Charter School: Preschooler
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Charter School
Asked by S.S. from Daytona Beach
on December 12, 2009
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my school zone is switching up all of the school zones next year and one of the schools in one of the proposed plans for my daughter (who will be going into 1st grade)...
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- My oldest daughter is going to a Charter school. This is her 3rd year there. We really like the school. She is tested throughout the year many times. She is advance...
- My children go to the charter school in the Villages. I know that every charter school is different- You need to see how their charter is set up. For example, the scho...
- My son goes to a Charter school is Florida. I'm very happy so far and in some ways it is similar to the private school he previously attended. I like that the readin...
Public School? Charter School? Help!!
Asked by R.S. from Phoenix
on August 20, 2011
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My daughter started Kindergarten this year at Shumway elementary. Today was the end of the 4th week and it's not going how I had hoped. She has a very strict teacher...
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- I think if your gut is telling you that your child's school isn't a good fit for her, you're probably right. Go with your gut. I think there are good charter schoo...
- IMHO, and this is probably considered an "out there" point-of-view - traditional school is all about creating mindless robots and cogs in the wheel for our extremely c...
- Schools do have to have a standard set of behavior or there would mayham. If you truly believe its not working try a montasori school. Make sure its accredited. Yo...
Charter Pre-school or Private Pre-school???
Asked by I.M. from Dallas
on February 11, 2011
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My daughter turns four in april, so i figured now is the time to go pre-school hunting. I don't think my local elementary might accept her (she doesn't fall under the ...
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- You should be able to find a two to three day a week private preschool around you. Most run about two hundred a month. They might be termed Mother's Day Out but all ar...
- my son (actually all three of my boys) went to pre school at church, they were all ready for kindergarden when the time came. they currently go to a charter school no...
- Schools are suffering as a result of the economy. I know our district has open enrollment. I pay tuition for my child to go to Pre-K because we don't qualify either....
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...
4 Year Old Child Was Deemed as "Not a Good Fit" for Challenger School
Asked by B.P. from San Francisco
on October 3, 2008
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Hi my son has been at Challenger school in Cambrian - since he was 3. He just turned 4 and I got a phone call last night to call the school. I was informed today tha...
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- HI B., I'm sorry to hear about that frustrating situation. Challenger never seemed the right "fit" for me either. I believe the problem is not your son but the ...
- Don't know what Challenger School is but maybe you should try another preschool.
- Although this is a horribly unjust thing that happened to your son, I would remove him from the school as soon as you find a good fit for him. You don't want him in a...
School Lunches
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on April 12, 2011
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Do you send you kid to school with a home made lunch?
What is a typical lunch?
How would you react if your child's school said no more packed lunches?
This is goi...
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- Or, how about those of us that just want our children to eat healthier...nothing to do with Vegan, vegetarian, allergies, ect.? There is no way I would be okay with t...
- I don't see how they can dictate to you what your child eats. School lunches have such poor nutritional value, I see the menu come home each month for my kids school l...
- For those saying it's only for one school in Chicago, I submit that the preschool my child goes to has been that way from day one! I cannot pack any snacks OR lunch fo...
How to Home School
Asked by K.T. from Raleigh
on October 15, 2008
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I am actually a teacher and have spent the last 10years in the classroom. I am having second thoughts about keeping my children in public education, especially as I s...
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- I am the wife of a 35 year public school teacher; I do not advocate home schooling in any way! Children have to learn to live by rules and rigid learning. I know it ...
- HHHMMM, I haven't even read your full post because the first response I read was from Laurie P talking about what is meant to be....She talked about a book by Lisa Wel...
- I do not homeschool but may be able to answer some of your questions. Supposedly there are books and an entire curriculum out there now that you follow. You don't ha...
What Are Kids Suppose to Be Learning/doing in 4 Year Old Preschool?
Asked by D.W. from Grand Rapids
on February 28, 2008
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I am just a little concerned about the work I am seeing my boys bring home from pre-school. It seems that either the instructions are not being followed or in other c...
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- My son recently turned 5 at the end of January. He has been in preschool full-time since the age of 2. He is currently working on reading and they began having spellin...
- Hi D., I am a first grade teacher and the mother of three children one of whom just got out of preschool last year. Yes the numbers are too high in all schools tha...
- Are your boys in a traditional preschool? I have my own Montessori school & we have 4-year-old students that are solving addition & multiplication problems, building ...
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...
Charter Schools or Public Schools?
Asked by M.H. from Las Vegas
on December 1, 2011
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Hi Moms,
I would like to get advice/knowledge on charter schools. I don't know much about them, but what I do know is that the class size is smaller, and it involv...
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- I don't know anything about these options, so I'm actually going to a seminar on december 11 to learn about it. Just heard about it through my preschool. I live in Ven...
- Charter school are public schools. They get funding the same as any other school. Do you have a specific one in mind? I would contact the school and take a tour...
- I don't really have any advice for you, but I see you are in Vegas and just wanted to let you know that my daughter goes to Explore Knowledge Academy (EKA) and we are ...
