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Public School Ratings - What Do They Really Mean?
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on March 12, 2013
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Second question of the evening...can you tell my mind is on education tonight?
Does anyone know of any resources that explain what public school rankings really mea...
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- My daughter has been raised in the Texas (Plano system). The Plano system is rated highly and well deserved. I also sub teach at her elementary and have over 10 ...
- Have you gone to greatschools.org? They rate schools from 1-10 on a national scale based on test scores.
- It also means the higher number of free lunch students = lower ratings. This is from my FIL who was a school adminstrator for years. We just had this discussion last w...
15 Yo Good Kid in Public, But . . .
Asked by M.D. from Provo
on April 3, 2008
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I have a 15 year old son who is a very well behaved person in public. He's also a 4.0 student. However, within the walls of our home, he's a whole 'nother kind of pe...
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- Take away the phone, computer, television, wii, driving...whatever. He needs to earn them by respecting his family members. You and your husband need to be on the sa...
- 'love and logic'...I just finished this course...amazing! Just look it up on the web and it will explain itself! Good luck.
- I had a 5 year old who was wonderful and charming and helpful in public, but when she got home she was beastly to me - acting defiant, irritating, several tentrums eve...
Should I Change My Son's School?
Asked by L.D. from Joplin
on March 4, 2010
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I have a highly intelligent 12 year old boy who consistently grades above grade level in all areas, yet can't seem to barely pass an actual class. I've beat my head a...
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- I'm going to chime in and give an entirely different response... By changing schools, what message are you sending to your son? That when life gets tough, and you...
- He sounds like he is not being challenged. Changing his school may or may not help though. Have you thought of homeschooling him with online classes? If you are...
- I think that it would be in your son's best interest to change schools. Does he say "why" he hates school? Gosh, it's tough being a mom! But I can tell from your q...
High School Lunch
Asked by S.G. from Grand Forks
on November 30, 2012
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I was reading responses about high school senior traditions and I saw a few references to seniors being allowed to leave campus for lunch, and that the other students ...
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- It used to be all high school students could leave campus for lunch. But after so many car accidents and deaths, of students rushing out and rushing back.. they decide...
- I teach at a school with over 3000 students. We would like to keep all of them here for lunch because it would cut down on accidents, and on drug and alcohol use duri...
- No. It was allowed until a 16-year-old was killed driving out to lunch, in front of the school. Car accident. There is no reason to leave for lunch. I can see if ...
Going Back to School?
Asked by S.B. from Toledo
on March 28, 2008
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I am a single mother of 3 elementary school daughters. I work full time, but because of having children, I never persued a degree. I have come to the realization tha...
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- Go for it! I am a 35 year old single mother of 2. I resigned my full time job an began going to college full time and only working part time about 2 1/2 years ago. I...
- I had my son while I was still in school, only took 2 weeks off and returned. I changed my degree after having him so just graduated last fall and he turned 5 this mon...
- Hi S.! Have you thought about or looked into taking online courses? I did this through Univesity of Phoenix because I wanted to be able to stay home with my kids......
Financial Assistance with School
Asked by P.M. from Dallas
on March 13, 2013
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Hello all of you lovley and helpful ppl, I have a 3 year n 3 month old that I must get to school for half day, he will be 4 in December and was wondering if there was ...
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- Do you mean day care? 3 month olds don't really do "school." Have you checked with your local school district? You might be able to find something on the order of a...
- Call your nearest Catholic Church and ask for help.
- Call your worker in the morning and find out if they do child care assistance. In Oklahoma it's pretty easy to get. They even have programs that you can go to for the ...
School Meeting Advice
Asked by L.S. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2008
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My tenth grader just got diagnosed with non-hyperactive ADHD from a really reliable group of doctors. She also tests "gifted." She isn't seeing any difference on 18 mg...
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- My daughter has ADD- no hyperactivity. She is a 10th grader with a lot of "forgetfulness" She is currently on Concerta 27 mg. Do you have a psychiatrist? We got much b...
- Laura, your daughter's school is required by federal law to provide her with a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE) if she has a recognized disability. ADD is recognized...
- Hi Lauris, Boy does your story sound familiar! I have three children. Ages 24, 21 & 10. My 24 year old is ADD (diagnosis for person without the hyperactivity.) S...
Teen Girl Not Interested in School
Asked by C.F. from Sacramento
on September 20, 2010
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My 13, almost 14, year old daughter could not care less about school. She likes the social aspect and a couple of teachers but doesn't feel successful so she doesn't ...
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- Focus less on the now with the bribes, and more about her future. Really explain that her future depends on her grades. Ask her what she is interested in, becoming a v...
- i would definately have the carrier disconnect the phone until her grades are better and she starts acting like she cares. or just get rid of the phone all together. d...
- I have a 14 year old daughter who is very headtrong. Sounds likes yours is begging for you to take control of the situation. You can take her phone away - one way or...
Asperger's : Me Vs. School Officials - What Would You Do?
Asked by J.C. from Rapid City
on March 19, 2010
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I have a four year old daughter who has all the classic signs of Asperger's - refusal to make eye contact, weak motor skills, delayed speech, repetitive behavior, aver...
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- My kids are not in school yet but are based on my experience as a case manager. I would try and work with the school as best you can but I would also get a notebook o...
- i would have her tested outside the school system..so its documented with the state-or proffessionals that can back you up-it could be something totally different.i he...
- I would think you would have had your peditrician look into this when you first realized there was a problem 2 years ago. Is there a local agency that deals with sp...
Legally Required Vaccines for Child to Attend School
Asked by S.W. from Los Angeles
on July 23, 2009
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Hello,
I'm in a dilemma. I've read a very compelling source, "Vaccination is not Immunization" that makes a whole lot of sense. I am moving toward not vaccinating my ...
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- The short answer to your question is that different states have different legal requirements and you would have to look them up online or reach out to your local schoo...
- the reactions are a low chance. my twin nephews were a little sickly and they never had a reaction to vaccines. if your son is that sickly then give him vitamins (poly...
- I just sign a form for my kids to be excempt. We live in Spring Valley and my kids go to a homeschool center. God bless you for looking out for you son. My son, had...
