Charter School: Preschooler
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What Age Do You Send Your Child to School?
Asked by J.A. from Reading
on September 3, 2009
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This question is for my friend whose daughter is 5. she was told today by people we both work with that her daughter can be taken if she doesn't send her to school at ...
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- Dear J., Tell your friend not to worry in the least! What baloney! Why are they fear mongering your friend? In PA, Kindergarten is optional, and most schools wo...
- In PA Kindergarten is not mandatory. Kids don't have to start until first grade. I looked into homeschooling my son for K and they told me it was basically a waste o...
- J., in the state of PA a child does not legally have to attend school until the age of 8. Now a days people look down on that because children are going to school ear...
How Does Your School Celebrate Halloween?
Asked by B.C. from Minneapolis
on October 5, 2012
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My children attend a public school which has traditionally celebrated Halloween in typical fashion - costumes, parade, pumpkin carving, etc. The school is becoming mo...
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- My daughter's school as a fall carnival with games, good, activities. They don't wear costumes to the carnival or school. It is a big PTA fundraiser - their main one...
- Ours has a storybook parade. The kids dress up like a character from a book and bring that book to school with them on Halloween. Then they take turns by grade doing...
- My guy's preschool doesn't, neither does my nephew's elementary school, he's in 6th grade in a public school.
How Do I Get School to Help My Child
Asked by V.M. from Phoenix
on March 29, 2009
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My 5 year-old has some impulse control issues. We have taken him to all the necessary therapies, taken parenting classes, and implemented behavioral programs at home....
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- Has there been any talk of special education services? It is move not to be taken lightly, but it is an option. Was your son ok in a half day kidergarten? Or do ...
- V., GO TO THE SCHOOL BOARD IF THERE IS SUCH A THING IN A CHARTER SCHOOL, PRINCIPAL SHOULD BE MORE RESPONSIVE ALSO, CALL PRINCIPLE, AND SCHOOL BOARD. N.
- Does your son have ADHD? Our daughter had impulse control issues (along with many other ADHD symptoms) and the medication she is on now works wonders. She is a whole n...
Major Dilema About Private School - What Would You Do?
Asked by K.E. from Minneapolis
on August 16, 2007
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So Connor is only 3 1/2 but we have already really started looking into schools for him. We were all set and had made up our mind pretty much to send him to this priva...
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- I would say if you have a problem with it than it's not the school for you. Obviously they have had these rules in place for awhile, and I would guess that you aren't...
- 2 of our sons will be in a catholic school this year and attended Christian a pre-school. We have yet to run across any issues like this; I would be right there quest...
- Hi K., I understand your concerns, however...the likely hood that he will be gay and finally be able to come to grips with it himself to be open about it, he probab...
Riding the School Bus
Asked by C.I. from Fort Myers
on January 18, 2013
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Do your kids ride the school bus ? Do they like it or not so much ? We are discussing the subject & I would like to ask your opinion. thanks
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- My daughter loves it. She gets on every morning and is on for about 90 seconds. I LOVE that she spends hardly any time on the bus yet gets to be on it. I think we a...
- I wasn't sure how mine would like it, but he started Kindergarten in the fall and now he takes the bus almost every day. He seems to like it and never hesitates to ge...
- My 9 year old daughter rides the bus to and from school daily. She does not mind it too much and actually does enjoy getting to visit with others she would not necessa...
Do They Have Kindergarten in Montesorri School ?
Asked by R.S. from Utica
on January 27, 2011
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Dear Friends ,
My son just turned 5 a week ago , currently he is going to a Montesorri school for half day , the school are doing re-enrolment for coming year ( the...
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- The difference if probably the curriculum. Given the choice, I prefer the Montessori way of teaching. Aside from academics, children are also given choices. I stro...
- Yeah, the Montessori system certainly has its own lingo. DS (just turned 5) is in a Montessori program - he goes full day. Next year he will remain full day and do kin...
- Ask what they mean by kindergarten plan - they are probably focusing on the kids more, giving them group time. If it is a real Montessori, where there is self-directed...
Advice on Schools and School Districts
Asked by H.C. from Portland
on July 31, 2009
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We need to move house in the next 6 months-year. Our kids are 3.5 and 2.5 so that will be around the time our eldest starts school. We would really like to move to a d...
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- I used to teach in Lake Oswego, so I'll add my two cents. The socio-economic status ranges from school to school. One school I taught at was wealthy, but in the othe...
- I really strongly recommend the North Clackamas school district. My daughter is going into the second grade, and when I enrolled her last year, her reading skills soar...
- This may be a bit far for you, but my grandson went to Phonics Phactory school last year for preschool. You can look them up on the internet. They are located off of...
Small Private School or Large Public School for Kindergarten
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on January 26, 2011
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Hey Moms,
I'm just wondering what others would do in my situation. Right now my 4 year old daughter attends a very small wonderful private school. I am wondering i...
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- I say move her now. You don't want to take a chance on her not getting in next year when you will have no choice but to put her in the public school system if you can...
- I would go ahead and apply for the transfer. If she gets it, move her there for sure. She will start with the same group of kids she will be with for a long time. S...
- I'm a private school mom (though I never planned on it), but I agree with the other moms. Apply to the IB school and see what happens. Honestly, if you were just tal...
School Bus Problems
Asked by S.M. from Tucson
on March 14, 2008
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I am feeling so frustrated. My 4 yo son has just been diagnosed with speech and language delay, and this week began special education classes from 11 am to 1 pm 4 day...
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- Have you called the director of Transportation to ask for suggestions? Most times the director will become involved to help work out this type of transperporation iss...
- This sounds more like a safety issue. With the amount of kidnappings and other issues you hear about today, the school should be taking the extra step to assure the sa...
- No, you are not being unreasable!!! I have my own war battles, and many I lost. Schools seem to hold all the cards these days. My husband finally made the decision ...
How Far Is the Drive to Your Childs School?
Asked by T.L. from Phoenix
on April 16, 2010
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How for do you drive to take your children to school?
How far Would you drive to attend a better school? :)
This is helping me make a decision. Our schools are closi...
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- My opinion is that any distance is worth the drive for your child to get a better education. My daughters school is about 20-25 minutes from our house and I have no pr...
- i drive my kids to a private school, 20 min (construction the entire time). i'd drive up to 40 min each way for a better school
- We moved from aurora to oswego when my sons were in 5th and 6th grades. they went to private catholic school in aurora. We opted to continue to drive them back and f...
