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Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on April 22, 2010
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I want to know if a child can be held back in the second grade, or does the parent have the last say so on whether he advances? He is in the Woodlandhills school Dist...
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- I know how you feel, i would be upset if one of my children had to be held back. Please know that if he is behind it will just get worse :( Unless.... you try learni...
- The school can do nothing without parental consent. However, that's not to say that there isn't good reason, and usually good, hard evidence, if they are recommending ...
- I do not have an answer to your question, but have you checked the website for the Pennsylvania Department of Education? http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/serve...
Should I Skip Her to 3Rd Grade?
Asked by S.G. from Oklahoma City
on September 17, 2010
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ok so my daughter is 2nd grade, straight a student and almost 4th grade reading level. I've wanted to skip her grade level for a few years now to challege her more but...
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- Hi S.! Ask your school if they have a gifted program. If they do, find out what tests they do for measuring a student for gifted placement, and when. The school my ...
- She won't be the same age as the kids she'd be in class with so I would talk to the Administration Department of your school district and find out about gifted classes.
- My oldest son read at a 6th grade reading level when he was in second grade and even the 3rd grade & 4th grade math was easy. We did not move him ahead a grad...
Books for a Sixth Grade Girl
Asked by C.F. from New York
on April 19, 2010
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What would be a good chapter book and or series for a sixth grade girl to read?
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- what kinds of things interest her - animals? science fiction/fantasy? adventure? girly stuff? Your local public library/librarians can be an awesome resource for th...
- Gumm street girls is a good series. What interests her ? When I was in 6th grade I read every single nancy drew book I could get my hands on.
- I loved Anne of Green Gables and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn at that age. Also Bridge to Terebithia. Or just look for a Newbery Award winner that matches her interests. H...
Retaining Child in Second Grade.
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on May 25, 2010
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My son is 7 years old, very young for second grade (born in August 16). He also has ADD. For many reasons the school, my husband and I decided that it will be better f...
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- We made the difficult decision last year to move our son from French Immersion to English in grade 1. He struggled too much even with resource room help and a reading ...
- You aren't going to make anyone happy about failing a grade. That is how he will see it, he failed 2nd grade. As for the comment that someone said it's easier for them...
- I was enrolled in Kindergarten at 4 years old. I seemed fine and moved along well - until 3rd grade. By 3rd grade my age caught up w/ me and was held back another year...
2Nd Grade Son Having a Hard Time Going Back to School
Asked by T.K. from Chicago
on August 29, 2008
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My son just started 2nd grade. The entire summer he was home with his little brother and dad. He has always been really outgoing. This week he started school and is ha...
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- Let him know that dad and brother and you miss him also but he'll make so many friends nd not be bored at home anymore. Also, remind him that little brother will be go...
- No worries, this to shall pass. If at all possible, pick one day a week when either mom or dad can join your son for lunch in the lunch room. This will give him some...
- I can very much relate to your concern! Thank you for sharing it. I am having the same problem. My second grader is not back at school yet, but he started crying yeste...
Son Repeating First Grade
Asked by B.M. from Albany
on June 13, 2007
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my son's school wants him to repeat first grade. My husband and I agree this should be done (but every fiber of my being tells me it's the wrong move) I'm afraid it w...
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- My son had problems in pre-k and first grade. Both teachers wanted to hold him back. My husband and I refused. (He struggled in reading, like y our son) He is about to...
- B., They have this "no child left behind" act... why are they leaving your child behind? If you ask me, they should have seen this coming and worked with him to ge...
- Well I am young enough to remember how kids that were "too told to be in that grade, and to not have failed" in class. I lived in western NY, wyoming county, and went ...
5Th Grade Graduation Party_Gifting
Asked by S.K. from Houston
on June 1, 2012
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What is the proper etiquette for gift-giving. Do you give gifts for a 5th grade graduation party?
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- I agree with ChicagoMama. A small token. Maybe a summer reading book? Separately, I think graduation celebrations have gone a little overboard. pre-school, kindergarte...
- Oh not really sure that a "gift" is in order. Hmm...but I wouldn't show up empty handed so - I 'd bring a card, write a nice note and maybe throw in a $10 or something.
- I'm with Eduction Mama-- how about a gift certificate to the bookstore? Yes, I have to agree-- the parties and gifts for every little thing these days seems to be ...
School
Asked by A.P. from Atlanta
on February 18, 2010
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i have a 11 year old that is in the fifth grade and will be going to the sixth grade and he is in trouble with his school worka and he might not be able to go on to th...
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- Have you tried getting one of his friends or talking to the counselor at school to see if they have a tutor program available? Somethimes I have found kids who are old...
- A., I would talk to the school. Ask for a staffing meeting. They are required to provide this if your son is having problems. They are allowed 30 days in the state...
- I don't know your schedule, or your children's ages, but if you can incorporate talking with him or getting him to talk with you during dinner-prep or waking early to ...
First Grade Girl Suddenly Having Fits About Going to School
Asked by J.G. from Los Angeles
on April 5, 2008
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Hi everyone, I hope you can help. My first grade (6 1/2) year old girl started having a huge problem going to school every morning. This started right after we came ...
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- Hi J.: I had breast cancer (I had a mastecotmy five years ago) and I am a parent educator. Have you spent any time in her classroom observing and/or volunteering? I...
- There are some remedies that help deal with grief. Ignatia Amara in 30c was helpful for my son and Bach Rescue Remedy.
- I've never replied to one of these but couldn't help having a thought about your story. It sounds to me by what you've said that you're right...she wants to be with y...
Children Being Retained in First Grade
Asked by T.D. from Dallas
on August 2, 2010
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My child is having to repeat first grade. I have struggled with this all summer. He is not ready for 2nd grade, but I worry about him being retained because of his a...
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- I got held back in first grade and I'm not sure I ever got over it. I was actually put in first grade too young the first time though - that was the problem, so it did...
- Don't worry. My neices, nephews and a family friend where all left back in thier early years. They all have thrived and flourished in their teen years. They are the mo...
- Your child will be fine. Just present it to him as getting to be a leader. He can be very helpful to the other children. If you have a positive attitude about it, so ...
