Charter School: Teen
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Charter Schools
Asked by K.C. from Austin
on January 25, 2011
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I am interested in finding out a little more about schools that do things a little different from the normal public schools, but we don't think we will be able to budg...
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- There is a new charter school in near the Outlet mall off 35, behind the Terravista neighborhood. They have had 7-12 grade for 2 years and are opening an elementary s...
- I'm not in your area, but my kids are in a charter school and they love it. I love it. It's not super big, only a little over 100 students (they'll be expanding this f...
- Charter schools can be very good . also monessari schools are another option, but there is a cost. I would do a search of schools and see the ratings for it. Also t...
School Attendance
Asked by S.B. from Alexandria
on April 23, 2008
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I having trouble getting my 15 year old son to attend school, he says that he thinks he is stupid and that he can't pass. I know that he is not stupid, I do know that ...
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- This is a really hard situation for you to be in, however, there are no public school systems that are set up to address anything much outside of the kids showing up a...
- First, your son is entitled to a free, fair and appropriate education. Period. They are required by law to accommodate him so that he can learn. If he is having tha...
- Have the dad to pay child support with that you can get him in a school or program to help assist your child with his learning. Don't let the dad skip through life wit...
Bullying in CMS School
Asked by A.B. from Charlotte
on April 2, 2008
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My son has been continually picked on at this school year. His teachers seem to care about him, but I'm guessing they can only do so much. Although I've repo...
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- Not sure where you live, but here in the county in NC I live in, there is a 0% bullying policy. That means an automatic suspension if it is ruled that it was a bullyi...
- Call TV News stations and let them know what's going. I promise you that the news stations will get results for you. Also, call the newspapers and report everything ...
- I never anwser these things, However I seen ADHD,and I am a parent living with the side affects the medication had on my son. He is 7. Never had one health problem. Fo...
15 Yr. Old Son Wants to Quit School.
Asked by M.R. from Las Vegas
on June 18, 2008
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15 year old son wants to quit school. I've tried talking to him and all he says is that he doesn't like school. Help! Any suggestions or advice welcomed...
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- My son wasn't doing well in high school due to a lot of medical absences, so we decided to try a nontraditional approach, and pulled him out in 9th grade. He's been i...
- Hi I would also recommend a non traditional approach. Not every child fits the mold in a traditional school system and I'm sure he's tired and wants to move on. You...
- Hello, It could be that your son has so many things he doesn't understand that he's given up because he may think he can't learn. IF this is the case, then I could...
Boarding School for Teen
Asked by Y.M. from Los Angeles
on July 26, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am looking for information concerning boarding schools for teens specifically a male with academic problems. We would be most interested in schools in Cali...
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- Dear Y., Please be encouraged, a friend of mine had to do this for her 16 year old daughter. She sent her to a camp in Colorado. Guess what that daughter is now gr...
- I would check out Dunn School in Los Olivos. It has an LD program that I understand is pretty good. However, the dean at the time made some pretty questionable (cruel,...
- This school is located in San Marino as well as in Arizona. Its close enough you can visit and see the progress your son makes. Good Luck http://www.southwesterna...
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...
Advice on K12 Online School
Asked by J.C. from Boise
on September 20, 2009
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Hi,
I am going to do the k12 online school with my kindergarten son.We live in a district that has only all day kindergarten available. My son has been in school 4 w...
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- You need advice from homeschooling moms. I do know from my homeschooling friends that there are several options. So take a deep breath and relax for a minute - the w...
- Remember being told in school, "Shhhh! You can socialize later"? Last year our living situation was very unstable (2 moves in 6 months - long story), so we made ...
- There are homeschool groups that do field trips, sports & get-togethers. Look for one in your are. My neighbor said her nephew was home-schooled & socialized more that...
ADD And School Please Help
Asked by J.M. from Grand Junction
on February 4, 2007
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I am at my wits end! My son is 9 yrs old and in the 3rd grade. I am having trouble with his teacher thinking that I need to medicate my son! (I think meds are okay ...
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- What you have described is the very thing I'm afraid of for my son when he starts school. While he was in a daycare center, the teachers observed that he showed many ...
- Sorry I don't have any advise for you. I wanted to thank you for not giving in to the system. You know what is best for your son. I agree that meds are not right for e...
- I am a mom to two girls. One is 5 and the other is 1 1/2. I had a brother with ADD and he took meds. I think that you are totally right to keep him off meds. My pe...
My Child Refuses to Do School Work.
Asked by T.W. from Colorado Springs
on January 18, 2011
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My son is 14 and he won't do anything related to school work. He loves school. He is very social. But he fails every class. I have taken everything away from him and...
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- Is he a freshman in high school? That can be a really, really tough year for kids. He may be finding it difficult and doesn't really know what to do other than thro...
- It sounds like there is something going on emotionally or mentally. I think you need to get him to a therapist pronto. It could be nothing, but it could be depression....
- Let him choose his path.... let him fail. BUT let him know that since he won't be working towards his future, you won't be helping him either! Nothing besides meals.....
Home School Advice
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on January 5, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I'm seeking advise from those of you who are or have ever home schooled. I have been praying about taking my boys out of the public school system to home...
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- Hi N.! My name is K. and I've been homeschooling my two boys, 9 & 6, since their Pre-K years. I've used Sonlight for all but one of those years and absolutely love i...
- We were having problems with my 15 year old son last year and we did home schooling, he finished the year in six months and is now back in school. I think it was a go...
- I say do it and good luck to you! It's been my experience from friends who homeschool their chilren they also enroll their kids in additional activities with YMCA or ...
