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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...
Developing a Desire to Read in 6Th Grade Boy
Asked by D.J. from Dallas
on March 2, 2009
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My wonderful, smart and bright son does not like to read! When he was younger, he lovede series books like "Magic Treehouse." As a 12 year old, he has not found any ...
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- The vision thing IS a possibility. Sometimes it causes a mild ache that makes reading "annoying" (often not recognized as a pain). My brother is SO smart, but I remem...
- The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan was really fun for our whole family, and the "Among the Hidden" series was an easy read, too. I have a 14 yr old now, and he w...
- I second the vote for Rick Riordan's series, and would like to add a suggestiong for Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Alex Rider books. Also, if you just sit down and sta...
Testing for My 8Th Grade Son and Dyslexia?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on December 19, 2008
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My son's teacher noticed that his handwriting is nearly the same as another kid in the GT class who has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Now she wants me to get him teste...
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- This late in the game means he needs to get tested! I was tested in 2nd grade and was put in a special class when mine was doing English, called MTA. I can't imagine n...
- I doubt if he is looking for excuses. People with reading problems are smart in other ways, so it is hard to believe they have a problem, but this is very frustrating ...
- SMU also does testing they have a waiting list but it will help him as well as you and the school.
Son's New 2Nd Grade Teacher
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on September 25, 2012
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OK Mamas...I know my son is not an angel but he's not the "Bully" at school either. He does speak his mind and will let you know his opinion; it's in his star sign (L...
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- You are taking the word of a second-grade child as the full story. I'm not saying he is lying; I'm saying that as the adult, you have to know that what a child this ag...
- I wouldn't corralate your son's behavior with his sign, as Libra's are notoriously known as sweet troublemakers. They do things with charm and a smile. You are not t...
- Your son very well may have downplayed what happened when he showed you. I have to agree that principals don't usually get involved unless it is something serious. I...
College and College Applications
Asked by T.J. from Honolulu
on March 26, 2009
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hello everyone, my daughter is in 11th grade. getting lots and lots of brochures from colleges. need some advice on how to weed through all the literature. choosing...
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- I T.. I don't think I have any advice. We're in the same situation. My daughter is a very bright 16 yr. old Sophomore- and we're getting so many brochures. My daug...
- T. J I work with 11th and 12 grade students at a local community college. To narrow down a college choice I would start with what is her major. Not all colleges c...
- Hiya, Colleges usually "specialize" in certain areas of study. Find what subjects your daughter is interested in and then find colleges that focus on that subject mat...
Help! My Daughter Is in Grade 11, She Wants to Switch Schools After One Day.
Asked by H.F. from Youngstown
on September 1, 2009
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What do I do about her demanding I allow her to switch highschools? She claims nothing happened and that she hates her school because of all the stupid preppy kids. I ...
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- if she can switch it's worth letting her do it just so she can enjoy this time. some schools offer a distance learning program, where they aren't actually in the clas...
- I had an experience my 11th grade year and begged my mom to let me switch schools. She would not let me and she should have. I was being harassed by the senior years...
- YOU are the parent and in CHARGE, not her. On top of that, she needs to learn to give things a chance. Talk about things in a week, two weeks and go from there. ...
Looking at Colleges
Asked by D.K. from New York
on October 9, 2007
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My son who just turned 16 and is in 11th grade plans to attend college but is unwilling at this point to visit any college campuses because the trips will cut into his...
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- Hi I initially had a problem with getting my son to visit colleges, also. He wasn't busy having fun but busy doing many activities outside of school. He's been acting...
- D.... I think you should offer to take one or two of his friends along for the ride. Maybe if he looks at a campus with his buddies he will find the idea more appea...
- I can only tell you what the adults in my life did for me and I am so grateful. I was told when and where I would be and taken there. I was not able to dictate to my c...
Latin Vs. Spanish or French for High School Foreign Language
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on March 14, 2012
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Our two oldest are choosing their courses for Freshman year in high school. My son didn't take a foreign language in middle school because he's on an IEP and in the re...
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- I took French, but looking back, I wish I had taken Spanish. I do have a solid base in French, which comes in semi-helpful since my job has me working with people in S...
- I took both Latin and French in high school. I don't think Latin is difficult unless you have poor study habits, it is just a lot of memorization. If you don't study y...
- Latin is not a bad language to learn: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, they are rooted in Latin. If it were me, I'd take 1 or 2 years of Latin, then move to Spani...
Thinking of Home Schooling High School
Asked by A.S. from Atlanta
on March 27, 2008
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I have a son in the 11th grade, who seems to make bad decisions A LOT. He is so smart and now is with a group of friends who are not the best. He doesn't hang out with...
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- I'm really close to you...I'm in Auburn! You'll need to find out how to withdraw him...I've never done that, so I know nothing about that. Just call the Gwinnett Co...
- Just an Idea. Go surprise him, check him out of school when he least expects it. This will make him leery of cutting. (Also set the stage for the rest of the crew no...
- I think home school this particular child is a bad idea. This young man needs to learn how to do the right thing at the right time. Taking him out of the situation g...
