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NEED HELP Retaining My Kid in the 2Nd Grade
Asked by C.K. from Los Angeles
on May 15, 2010
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My child is November born, and is now in 2nd grade(7.5 years old) youngest in class. We would like to hold him back and repeat 2nd grade. He was asked by the school to...
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- Private school could be great for him if they have small class size. This will give him a lot more attention. I'm a fan of the Montessori system because they teach ...
- That is just crazy!! He isn't the school boards's child. He's yours! I am not sure how it works in California, but I believe they have to honor your wishes. Put it...
- Before you make any decision, go to www.wrightslaw.com and scroll down the left side of the page, click on "Retention" and read some of the articles about what happens...
Good Grade School Area in St. Charles
Asked by K.M. from St. Louis
on February 14, 2008
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Wouldn't you know it, just when my family gets settled into an area we have to move. My husband has taken a job in St. Louis and has been there for a couple of months...
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- Hi, I have a St. Charles address but live right on the line I can see the St. Peters town sign from my front door :) My oldest goes to Central School Grade School ...
- Hello K., my name is D. and I live in the St. Charles area. My husband and I have two children (two girls, 9 & 4). We live in the Francis Howell School District. Th...
- I live in Wentzville MO in St. Charles county. I love it, and the schools are great. I have a nine and three year old. The schools and teachers out here are fantastic!
8Th Grade Graduation Party Ideas
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on October 22, 2008
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My son is graduating from 8th grade next spring and I'm just wondering what most families do these days to celebrate this occasion. I had someone tell me they hired a...
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- It's definitely good to see that the responses are quite similar to what I would suggest. Graduating from 8th grade is definitely something to celebrate, but more alo...
- A DJ for 8th grade what then for High School A Live Band. What ever happened to the BBQ for a family party. And with money being such a big issue for all of us today...
- OMG First off graduating from 8th grade is a must.. the child has no choice, evidently he has to, its the law... if he wants a "gathering" go for it... But this is N...
First Grade Vs. Kindergarten Placement.
Asked by R.B. from Washington DC
on August 27, 2010
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My daughter tested out of Kindergarten and her public school has approved first grade placement for her. I am proud as a parent of this accomplishment, however, don't ...
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- I think you should let her move up. Think of it this way. If you decided in the future you needed to hold her back, she would not be behind in any way. But if she d...
- I would let her go through kindergarten to get the feel for school then next year or later in elementary school move up. If you never let her move up, she'll just get ...
- I have worked in a public school system for 35 years, 16 of those were as a kindergarten teacher, dealing with parents struggling with just this type of decision. Bot...
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...
8Th Grade Graduation Gift Amount
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on June 19, 2009
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How much is appropriate for 8th grade graduation party for my cousin's child? Im close with my cousin and was thinking $50 would be good. What's the norm?
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- Fifty seems alot...that seems like more like a high school or college graduation gift. I'd do 25 or 30.
- Since you're close with your cousin, $50 would be great. My son just graduated 8th grade and most people gave $30.
- For 8th grade I would probably just give $30 but if you are comfortable with $50 I'm sure it would be appreciated.
1St Grade Class Size Question
Asked by K.D. from Los Angeles
on August 2, 2010
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Hi all moms out there.
I just had a quick question/poll. I am wondering how many kids are in your kids' 1st grade (or kinder or 2nd grade) classroom, if it's...
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- My daughter will be attending public school this year (first grade) and her class size will be 29. We are concerned as well since she attended a private kindergarten ...
- My son had 21 kids in his 1st grade class, with 2 full time aides. 2nd grade was 23 and 2 part time aides.
- Our son (now 20 years old) was in a public system from K-5th grade. He never had more than 18 in his class. BUT after other issues and because of a move we had dec...
Chicago Public Schools and Repeating a Grade
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on February 10, 2012
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We would like to request that our daughter repeat 5th grade. Has anyone had success working with CPS to get this accomplished?
Quick background - it's a new chart...
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- As a pediatric specialist and a mother of 5, I would ask a pediatric neuropsychologist if this is a good idea. You can email me at ____@____.com and I will forward it ...
- If she already has an IEP and she MEETS all the requirements in the IEP you may have a struggle on your hands to get them to retain her. They lose funding if she does...
- Depending on what the IEP is for, holding her back may not help her. If she has one for a learning disability, for example, she's probably two years or more behind on...
Info on Soces 4Th Grade Magnet Programme
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 10, 2009
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My son got into sherman oaks center for enriched studies for grade 4, he is going to andesol elementary home school for north ridge with an api of 860 plus,we have got...
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- I don't know about Soces but I can tell you the experience I have had with my daughter and magnet. When I first applied at second grade she was turned down, said her v...
- Hi S., I have heard nothing but very positive remarks regarding SOCES' academic program from parents and teachers (none of which attend or are employed there execep...
- My daughter got into SOCES in the 4th grade this year and we had to take her out mid year as it was a terrible fit for her. But that doesn't mean that some kids don't...
First Grade Scheduling, Room, and Expectations
Asked by M.O. from Odessa
on August 4, 2010
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Hi moms,
I just got a new job and will be teaching first grade this coming year. I have taught before for 5 years, but it was all at the pre-k level. Since this wi...
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- First thing I'd do is check your district's core curriculum for math, reading, and language arts to see what's expected on that level. Second you need to come up with ...
- Read to them a lot! Math in the morning is the best. Good luck and congratulations! =)
- Our son just finished 1st grade in June, so I can share my experience. Kids coming into this grade should know how to read. They won't be experts, but can read at leas...
