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Underachieving 11Th Grader
Asked by C.W. from Athens
on March 31, 2007
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My youngest daughter is in the 11th grade at our local high school. She is a very smart young lady, but at school she has trouble staying organized and turning in her ...
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- Something that really helped me when I was that age, I was able to spend the day with someone in the field that I was looking to go into. Find out what she would like...
- Sounds like me at that age (which was only 4 year ago) She probably is ok with just exceeding the minimum and nothing more. My motto was "passing is enough" I always...
- More than likely she is having boy or friends problems at school that ur unaware of which CAN highly effect a teenage girls school work.
Skipping a Grade
Asked by S.B. from Cleveland
on February 21, 2008
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I have posted on here before about my son and the situation I was having with him and school, now some new developments have brought me back to get some more informati...
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- I have no had this issue, but a friend of mine did. It was much like yours...early in their education. She chose not to put him ahead because he was already small in...
- Hi Setphanie. I'm not sure if this information will help you but it might. I had my IQ tested in first grade because the teacher thought I was very smart but had als...
- Hi S., First, congratulatons and commiserations on having such a bright little boy. Having had the same experience with my own son, my oldest, and also many years of t...
My Daughter Wants to Switch Schools in 10Th Grade
Asked by E.M. from Fort Myers
on October 23, 2011
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My daughter goes to Catholic School, 10th grade, and wants to go to public school where most of her friends go.
She keeps complaining she does not have many friends a...
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- How is her grades and personality? Are her friends the people you would want her to hang out with more? Is she easily influenced? Most public high schools tend to be...
- If she typically does well in school, let her switch.
- I went to private school until 11th grade and switched my junior year and then switched to public school. It was the best thing that could have happened to me. Serio...
How Much Homework in the 5Th Grade??
Asked by L.G. from Phoenix
on January 7, 2008
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Hi All,
I have a step son who is a 5th grader, who gets zero homework.. none!!
We have met with the teacher to voice our concerns and she said that she went ea...
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- Our principal told us that we should expect 10 minutes of homework per grade level. For example, K = 10 min, 1st = 20 min, 2nd = 30 min, 3rd = 40 min, 4th = 50 min, a...
- In my personal opinion, I would start to resent my parents if they pushed me into doing homework. I don't know how your stepson's attitude is already, but I know that...
- Hello- Every teacher is different so as long as your step son can achieve pretty good grades and he can read and do math, he'll probably be fine. Having him work on su...
Seeking Moms with Seventh Grade Boys
Asked by C.J. from Los Angeles
on February 27, 2008
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I have a son who is in 7th grade. We are having trouble with grades,attitude,and behaving appropiately while in school.When he is at home, he is completely different f...
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- I'm new to mamasource, but my email said that you are requesting me in particular to answer you question. If this is correct that you would like me to share my advice...
- Good Morning Sunshine!! He must be a wonderfull boy , your son! ... and some of the things he says - lead me to wonder : Have you heard about an EQUiVALENCY - Test...
- hey candace, i have a seventh grade son w energy to burn. have you thought about having him tested for honors??? my sons teacher told me he knew how to be disruptive...
Duke Talent Search 7Th Grade
Asked by V.W. from Jacksonville
on October 9, 2010
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My 7th grader brought home an "invitation" to register for and take either the ACT or SAT test this year, after being "identified" by his high standardized test scores...
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- Well I think it depends on where you are and what you are looking for. I personally don't think it has much to do with being "gifted" as much as someone who does te...
- My daughter participated. It is based on test scores. THey need to be in the top 95% of all 6th graders. Our experience was positive and has opened a lot of doo...
- It is based on test scores. My cousin was "selected" for it and he was not labeled Gifted. I am also a Gifted teacher and I can tell you that once a year I am given ...
Seperating Twins in School- One Grade Higher than the Other
Asked by C.P. from Denver
on March 28, 2010
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I have twin 4 yr olds- B/G...also a daughter 6 yrs old. My girl twin is VERY smart..she can read most of what her big sister- 2 yrs her elder reads in her Kindergarten...
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- my twins are b/g twins and the girl is naturally smarter than the boy...DON'T Separate Them!! You can do extra things to challenge your girl and you can work with you...
- As an educator and parent I would not start ANY child early in kindergarten (regardless of ability) a good teacher always levels their class, she will still get what s...
- My feeling is that if you're really worried, put them in different schools, where it won't be an issue at all that they are in different grades. Or, better yet, put y...
Holding My Daughter Back in 3Rd Grade and Visual Processing Disorder
Asked by G.R. from San Diego
on October 11, 2009
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I really could use some help on this one. When my daughter finished 1st grade she was behind and we thought about holding her back but she improved enough to move her ...
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- Hi, I can relate to this in 2 ways. first, I was held back in the eighth grade after skipping the 3rd altogether. It did-not help. I spent 4 years trying to learn the ...
- You might want to have her vision tested (not just for glasses but for vision therapy.) Our granddaughter has a lazy eye and vision therapy has been a great help. Sh...
- My best friend is holding back her daughter this year and having her repeat third grade. They moved her to a private school to do it so it would be easier for her. I...
Are My Grade Requirements Unreasonable?
Asked by R.N. from Norfolk
on September 28, 2011
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I require my children ages 6-11 to get A's and B's or they are put on restriction (no friends on school nights, all homework done before dinner, must go to bed 30mins ...
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- My husband and I are graduates from Universities. My husband is a very successful businessman and i am home full time. We personally do not put that much pressure on...
- When I was in elementary school, we didn't even get letter grades. By middle school and high school, the grades began to matter and my parents expected me to do well,...
- I personally feel that's harsh. Of course you want A's and B's but sometime there will be a class where there is a struggle. My daughter is 16, in AP classes, ch...
Pre-algebra Class in 8Th Grade vs Push for Algebra Class So He Can Take Geometry
Asked by M.R. from Washington DC
on June 18, 2011
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My son took 7th grade Math and now is placed in a pre-algebra class based on his Iowa teat and Terra Nova testing. He is an honors student at a parochial school. He...
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- I think we need to know why is it so important that he take geometry in 9th grade? I suggest you meet with a guidence councelor and principal if necessary, to discuss...
- M., look at the school's website or go down to see them during morning hours and ask for their school curriculum guide. Sit down and go through the book and see how m...
- I loved Math and took Algebra I in summer school (simply b/c I wanted to) the summer before I started HS. That way I started Geometry in 9th grade and Algebra II in 10...
