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Looking into All Options for School
Asked by H.P. from San Francisco
on February 9, 2010
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For any moms out there thy hbe choosen home schooling. My fifth grader is really struggling in her class. She us not getting the help that she needs in her classroom...
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- If the problem is only one subject and she is enjoying school otherwise, I would start by talking with her teacher. See what help she can get in the classroom. Then...
- I have done private, public and homeschool at different times with my kids. Homeschool is BY FAR the best option if you are in a position to do so. There is much bet...
- I don't know how you truly feel about home schooling, but if you're looking for another alternative, try Kumon for additional help. My grandson went there and it real...
How Do You Evauluate a Private School's Academic Performance?
Asked by A.K. from Los Angeles
on June 24, 2009
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Does anyone know how to evaluate a private school's academic performance? With the public school system, you can look online at their Accountability Report and compare...
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- From:Kim TDate:Thu. Jun. 25, 2009 Just remember that a private school has options on who is enrolled and stays at their school. Public schools do not have that choice...
- My kids attend a private school, and I didn't do this, but I know parents who have requested academic reports on the school and the school provided it. Also ask them ...
- Here is a link for you, per private schools in your area: http://www.greatschools.net/california/corona/private/schools/ http://www.localschooldirectory.com/city-s...
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.....
What Is a Blue Ribbon School ??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on May 8, 2008
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I am wondering what does it mean to be a blue ribbon school... ?? Is blue ribbon status an important factor in picking a school?? Should blue ribbon status count more ...
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- There are many factors to consider when slececting a school. I sons school is very high achieving and also just won the blue ribbon award last year. The best thing t...
- Blue Ribbon School are schools of academic excellence as evaluated by the state. A lot of times you will find the cirriculum in blue ribbon schools to be higher than n...
- My kids go to a blue ribbon school. As the previous writer explained it is based on how well they fit the no child left behind status. However it is based on last ...
4 Year Old Hates Getting Face Wet in Swimming Class
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on December 3, 2009
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We've enrolled my 4 yr old in swim lessons before, and all was dandy until she had to get her face wet! She cried like a banshee the rest of the time. Needless to say,...
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- I agree with my fellow poster about the goggles. My daughter also refused to put her face in the water until we got child sized goggles. I got mine at Kiefers Swim S...
- Hi- You should try swim goggles. Both of my children were the same way. My daughter spent an entire year in the beginning swim class because she wouldn't put her ...
- Have you used any diving toys?....toys that sink to the bottom. They have all sorts...fish, marine mammals, cartoon like figures etc. You might need to look online o...
Just Curious - Does *Your* School Do Directories
Asked by E.C. from San Francisco
on May 31, 2011
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Having seen several questions about how to deliver birthday invitations when not everyone in the class is invited, I'm curious - this wasn't a problem for us because ...
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- I do not offer a classroom directory for my class. Honestly, it comes down to time for me. I do not have the time to print out sheets for parents to sign off on for ...
- At the beginning of the school year, we were informed that invitations to birthday parties would only be passed out in class if everyone in class was invited. The tea...
- I work in a private school, and my son goes there. Yes, we have one - guess who is in charge of doing it? Yours truly! Plus I'm the database manager, so I keep all ...
5 Year Old Being Bullied at School and Not Liking the Kindergarten School.
Asked by A.E. from San Antonio
on August 29, 2009
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Help! My five year old daughter just started kindergarten at a public school and does not like it. She says the children are mean and have no manners. My daughter ha...
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- I just wanted to chime in. Our son's school is also not like this. We are in Fort Bend County and they are very strict on being respectful to each other and they hav...
- I'm sorry. My sister went through a similar situation with her daughter when she was in school last year. In the end, she DID end up having to homeschool her. I rea...
- I'm very sorry for how your daughter is feeling right now. I don't have a lot of advice for you, except to say that your daughter's experience sounds very typical. W...
What Absenses Are Excused at Your Kids School??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on July 2, 2011
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My daughter will start kindergarden in the fall. MY husband and I were discussing vacations once we have a school age child. I think it is OK to take the child out o...
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- Missing school for a day, no big deal. Missing for a week is a mistake. Each week builds on the previous in every grade. Kinder isn't just playtime like it was when...
- In California, schools excuse absenses for certain things such as illness, medical appointments, a death in the family, etc. Vacations are not excused. You have to...
- well, ask anonymously. I took my son out of school (with permission from his actual school) but he was also being bussed to a tech program. My other son was coming bac...
Looking for Baby/mom Playgroup or Class
Asked by R. from Minneapolis
on February 22, 2006
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I live in bloomington and there are no baby classes or playgroups that I know of. Does anyone know of any? Thanks!
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- R., I am in a great Mom's group called Mothers and More. We have book club, playgroups and Mommy centered meetings. If this sounds like what you might like, let me kn...
- One thing that you could do is look for a local MOMS Club at www.momsclub.com or a MOPS group at www.mops.org they will be able to tell you if there is anything in you...
- Hi R.- I was just reading your post about a playgroup in Bloomington, I don't know about Bloomington but Chanhassen has great ECFE classes through the school distri...
Seeking Tumbling Class for My Daughter
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on January 27, 2008
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Hi there -my daughter is interested in taking tumbling - we were out in the fall and need to get back in it - we were going to WOGA on Parker and Independence - not su...
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- You should try Metroplex Gymnastics in Allen. They have great highly trained coaches, and small class ratios. Its much more of a professional atmosphere then the oth...
- I'm not sure how old your daughter is, but you should check out Plano Unlimited Sports Academy. Get in a class with Matt Sturgis. My daughter started with him 3 year...
- I'm not sure where you are located, but our daughter is at Eagle Gymnastics in Frisco. They are great! The owners also teach the classes, and are very friendly. My ...
