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Should I Switch My Daughter's School (1St Grade)
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on September 10, 2010
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Ok moms, i really need some help! I live in Allen Park, but am in the N.Allen Park/Melvindale district... The school my daughter currently attends (Rogers) is in our ...
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- If you turn this chance down, you may not get another(no matter what the officials say). I am a former teacher who subbed in the better schools and the worst schools ...
- I think it's kind of a no-brainer. Get her into the better school district now while you have the chance. If you know it will be better for her and you WANT her to g...
- I would switch her now. If you do not you run the risk of never being able to switch her and she will be stuck in Melvindale schools. You have to do what is best for...
*UPDATED* Grade School Drama Too... This Is Beyond Bullying. >:(
Asked by M.W. from Nashville
on March 16, 2011
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My niece is in the 5th grade. 3 years ago she survived the car accident that killed her parents, but her foot was crushed so now she has a prosthetic that attaches at ...
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- My first thought is that she ought to kick that girl in the butt with her prothesis, but yep that would be wrong. You should be able to find the superintendent of sch...
- Try to get the girls last name and do an internet search for her. Call all her teachers and ask them to help her.Call the school and talk to the school social worker...
- Man! I am so disappionted about the way the school is handling this...Hugs and smiles to you and your niece. Make sure you let us know how you managed to get this reso...
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...
4Th Grade and Not Medicating -- How to Deal with the School?
Asked by C.W. from Columbus
on July 28, 2008
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My 9 yrs was diagnosed at 4 yrs. with obstructive sleep apnea, and ADHD. I was recently divorced and remarried. We chose to change dietary habits (dairy protein into...
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- Have you tried melatonin for the sleep issues? My daughter has used this natural supplement with great success. She was experiencing night terrors as a result of sle...
- I think it's very scarey that so many children are diagnosed with something and medicated for something to function within socially acceptable "norms". If burning off...
- have you considered homeschooling???? i think i would if the school system don't want to help your child learn and learn where he needs to be acidemiclly i would look ...
Private School for Grade K
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 19, 2008
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I am going crazy with trying to find a private school for my 5 yr old next yr. I never thought I would put him in private school at this age - but I will not put him o...
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- M., You didn't indicate whether you were looking for a particular religion in the private school. My older 3 kids all went to Holy Angels in Aurora. It was spectacu...
- I have been going to Immamuel for two years and love it. I have a son in 4th and twins in preschool. I can't say enough about the wonderful teachers and staff. The ...
- My daughter goes to Covenant Christian School in Aurora,Il and you might want to check it out. She was with them for 2 years now and will be in Kindergarten this Fall....
5Th Grade Graduation!
Asked by J.M. from St. Louis
on May 20, 2012
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What are you getting/doing for your SON/daughter for their 5th grade graduation?
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- I believe that kids should have a party for HS graduation and College graduation. Fifth grade, too me, is like a stepping up. Maybe lunch, a card and a very small g...
- 5th grade? Is your jr high 6th, 7th and 8th? My 6th grader is having a "promotion" at school. We are getting her a card and a bouquet of flowers. Maybe some cash? ...
- At the end of the school year I usually get my daughter some mini roses and a card, and take her out to lunch where ever she wants to go. She's not graduating or anyt...
School
Asked by S.W. from Owensboro
on June 26, 2011
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my child wants to go to a diffrent school than i want her to go to she says that she dosent want to leave her friends. what should i do? my daughter is 10 she is goin...
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- If her current school only goes to 4th and I felt the school I'd chosen was the better school I would send her to the one I chose. I know she doesn't realize this, bu...
- I agree with others that you get to make the decision. That said, really listening to your daughter about her fears and concerns will go a long way to helping her adj...
- While its up to you I do believe its good to hear your daughter out. I also would want to see how she is with her friends outside of school. School is very important...
Need to Know the School Requires for a Child to Be Pulled up a Grade
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on May 1, 2008
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had my daughter start kindergarden in a public school. after her first year i decided to put her into private school(catholic) . didnt care for the all year round sc...
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- I would put your foot down and get them to do what makes you feel best. She has already repeated kindergarten, which seems odd (unless she was having problems). Tell t...
- there are so many scholarships...you have no idea. I have known of many people who put their child in private schools and not paid anything. You just have to ask aroun...
- Basically, she went from Fairmont Private to a most likely mediocre Orange District Public School. Did they ask for her records from Fairmont? The only thing she r...
Is Starting 3Rd Grade Too Late to Start Attending a German School?
Asked by C.B. from Honolulu
on April 17, 2009
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Does anyone have any experience with introducing their child(ren) into the German school system starting at 3rd grade (8 years old) or older? A little German has been ...
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- I moved to Spain when my daughters were 7 & 8 years old and they totally adapted. In a few months they were speaking not only Spanish fluently but also Catalan, which...
- I believe children are amazingly adept. If your little guy is as adept academically as you say, and you already speak some German in the home, I say go for it. You kno...
- Wheeee! So much FUN! So...this is going to be in 2.5 parts. 1) I have no personal experience with the german school system. My brother however, lived in Stuttgar...
Better to Move Before Starting 1St Grade or Some Grade There After
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on May 10, 2012
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As many of you know my sittuation I am renting in a town thats more expensive because they have full day K and my daughter misses the cut off in every other town by 2 ...
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- You don't have to plan now for her entire school career. You never know what might happen in a year or two or five. Maybe you get a better job or your financial situ...
- you can get way too caught up in choreographing years that aren't here yet. yes, it's good to look ahead, but you have no way of knowing what opportunities and challen...
- If you are able to I would move now. Later on she will have built stronger bonds with friends and it will be more difficult to move away. But you have to do what eve...
