Grades & Performance
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How Are You Motivating Your 6Th-10th Grade Students to Do Well in School?
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on August 27, 2009
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Parents how are you motivating your child to do well in school. (grades 6th -10th grade)?
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- I have three children involved in many extra curricular activities. If kids are not involved in something that interests them, they won't be motivated. Let's face it...
- I have to say we have been very lucky so far and haven't really had to address this issue. I can tell you though that we have always told/taught our kids (we have 4) ...
- Our youngest graduated from high school in 2009 and that was with honors, he maintained that all through his school career. We talked to our boys continually about th...
Great tasting--Good for You Muffins
Asked by K.S. from Columbus
on November 11, 2010
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My son is in 1st grade & barely eats anything for lunch. As the year progresses, I'm finding out why. They are given 45 minutes to eat & have recess. After the 1st ...
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- Will he eat pancakes? It might be kind of fun for him to eat "breakfast" for lunch. allrecipes.com has a great recipe for pumpkin pancakes, applesauce pancakes, a...
- Hi I give my very picky son chocolate chip pancakes, I used very little choc. chips, the mini ones just sprinkle a bit here and there, I also add pureed carrots which ...
- Heavenlyhomemakers.com has a few muffin recipes that your son may be interested in: a sloppy joe muffin, a corn dog muffin (these are made with a corn muffin base) a...
Report Cards - JFF
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on October 4, 2011
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Do you reward your kids for good report cards and progress reports? How? If not, how do you motivate your kids to get good grades? Do you punish for bad grades? Ho...
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- I don't really reward them other than putting the report card on the fridge with all the other tests that earned 100's... that's a really huge deal in our house, to ge...
- This topic has many layers. I think it's the PARENTS who are definitely on the "pushy side" about the letter grades. As my son often says "A 'B' is good!" And it is...
- My children are not really old enough for report cards but I do remember growing up asking my dad to pay me for all of the A's that got it. I had so many friends that ...
Parent Teacher Conference
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on October 11, 2011
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Hello Mama's
I am so excited that the girls received all a's on the progress report. The straight A thing is new for them and me. They have always been good studen...
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- Yes! Even good students always have something they can work on. Also, it's fun to hear the teacher give their praises. It's also important for establishing your par...
- Also, something most people don't know, but schools report conference attendance to the state and receive funding based on the percentage of parents that attend. So, ...
- Definetly. I still want more insight on what's going on and to talk to their teachers about their progress.
Is Class Size a Good Reason to Switch Schools?
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on May 11, 2011
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My son goes to a private school, it is reasonably expensive at $450 a month, it is a good school, and one of the main reasons we picked it was because of the small cal...
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- Just FYI, the legislature is most likely going to increase the allowable class size in public schools also. We are expecting up to 25 in a room. The limit now is 22....
- You may want to double check to see what class sizes will be like next year in the public school. Most public schools in this area (DFW) will have larger classes next...
- I think it is a very good reason, but also teacher capability and patience. Before switching, I would meet w/ his teachers for next year to see how they will handle hi...
Seeking Good Pediatrician in the Wesley Chapel/New Tampa Area
Asked by S.H. from Tampa
on March 18, 2009
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Hi! I'm new to mamasource and to tampa and was wondering if anyone could help me find a great pediatrician, fast! I'm due to have my son any day now. I've met with ...
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- Dr. Albanna is great! i take my 2 children to him. he was the docotor who cared for my daughter since she was born. he is a one doctor practice and he takes his time t...
- I love Tendercare Pediatrics, there number is ###-###-####. 27432 Cashford Circle, Suite 102 Welsey Chapel in the Summergate Professional Park. She is open throughou...
- dr. ester tatoy. ###-###-####. she is in the seven oaks area. my kids (ages 5-15) have been going to her for years, since she was in zephyrhills. one thing i have a...
13 Yr Girl with Bad Eye Sight Needing Help with Organization in School.
Asked by C.B. from Billings
on October 9, 2007
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I have a 13 year old that has sever eye problems. Not blind, but each of her eyes works independently and it has caused her to have tunnel vision no peripheral vision...
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- I remember how hard it was to focus on school work when I started jr. High. I can imagine it is nearly impossable for your daughter. She may have an easier time if s...
- Hello, first off let me say your daughter does not have to have a "learning disabilities" to qualify for for aid threw an IEP her physical disability alone makes her q...
- Another option....pull her out of public school and homeschool her. Maybe being home and being able to work at a slower pace to be able to gather her thoughts and work...
Good Schools?
Asked by S.B. from Springfield
on May 3, 2006
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Looking to move to the area...S Springfield/Nixa/Ozark. what are the best elementary schools in the area? can't find info on curriculum. anyone know?
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- Hi! I,too am a "transplant" to the area. My son is 4, going on 20, and he's in preschool here in Marshfield. The public schools in Marshfield are the only ones in town...
- We used to live in Springfield, and recently moved to Willard, MO. I have had children in Espy Elementary in Nixa, which was great and in Jeffries Elementary in Sprin...
- I don't know if you are still needing advice on this one, but my daughter went to kindergarten in S Springfield at Disney Elementary. It has a great report card, but I...
13 Year Old Daughter Is Not Making Good Decisions
Asked by A.W. from Kalamazoo
on January 27, 2012
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My 13 year old daughter has become deceitful and manipulative over the past year. I had her talk to a counseler over the summer because of some poor decision making ( ...
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- that seems WAY over the top for a 13yo - i'd speak to a physician asap, her school counselor, private counselor, something - i'd go as far as to looking into some type...
- Oh the teenage years, how I HATED them. I went through some tough times with my son when he was a teen. Bad decision making is one thing this is another story. She has...
- I was very deceitful as a teen too, although I never sent pictures or had sexual conversations. However I did sneak out and was drinking. Guess what mom did? She to...
Paying High Taxes for a Good School District, Worth It?
Asked by M.S. from New York
on April 20, 2010
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Hi all, I am wondering if I am doing the right thing for my children (I think I am but sometimes I doubt it) I live in NJ, and pay a pretty penny on property taxes to...
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- Dear M., Fellow NJ-er here, and I feel your pain! My thinking is that a good K-12 school system is essential to prepare children to succeed in college. And, honestl...
- I'd stay put. Good high school means better in college. Don't worry about not having a college fund. Have her take college courses in high school. And I know in Tx the...
- Hi M., I'm sure my answer won't help, but just to give you a couple of other thoughts. First of all my husband and I, both college graduates do not feel we owe our k...
