Seventh Grade
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Seeking Moms with Seventh Grade Boys
Asked by C.J. from Los Angeles
on February 27, 2008
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I have a son who is in 7th grade. We are having trouble with grades,attitude,and behaving appropiately while in school.When he is at home, he is completely different f...
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- I'm new to mamasource, but my email said that you are requesting me in particular to answer you question. If this is correct that you would like me to share my advice...
- Good Morning Sunshine!! He must be a wonderfull boy , your son! ... and some of the things he says - lead me to wonder : Have you heard about an EQUiVALENCY - Test...
- hey candace, i have a seventh grade son w energy to burn. have you thought about having him tested for honors??? my sons teacher told me he knew how to be disruptive...
Duke Talent Search 7Th Grade
Asked by V.W. from Jacksonville
on October 9, 2010
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My 7th grader brought home an "invitation" to register for and take either the ACT or SAT test this year, after being "identified" by his high standardized test scores...
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- Well I think it depends on where you are and what you are looking for. I personally don't think it has much to do with being "gifted" as much as someone who does te...
- My daughter participated. It is based on test scores. THey need to be in the top 95% of all 6th graders. Our experience was positive and has opened a lot of doo...
- It is based on test scores. My cousin was "selected" for it and he was not labeled Gifted. I am also a Gifted teacher and I can tell you that once a year I am given ...
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...
Eastside First Grade Options?
Asked by J.S. from Portland
on March 27, 2008
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Anyone have brilliant ideas for first grade on the east side? I am not thrilled with the public school my son has attended for kindergarten (its not bad, just seems r...
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- I'm not familiar with your school district, but you might check to see if they have any optional programs or charter schools that fit your philosophy.
- We **love** Tucker Maxon school on 29th/Holgate. First grade classes have 10 or fewer children. Daily PE, accellerated math and reading, technology, daily use of Smart...
- WWW. WAVA.org. It is GREAT! They go through a company called K12 for the Curriculum, you can also find them on line. The school provides all your Text books and art...
Sixth Grade Girls Club
Asked by J.B. from Austin
on July 5, 2010
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I am prayerfully considering starting a ministry at my church exclusively for sixth grade girls and their friends. I believe this is an important year for girls as it...
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- My daughter teaches at an international school in Seoul, Korea, and one of the activities they've done with some of the middle and high school students is a jewelry-ma...
- I think this is really funny that you are doing this program, because myself and another mother are doing the same thing. We are beginning ours using the book "God and...
- I think this is a GREAT idea. I would even say starting at 4th grade (though this might not be your mission) is a great idea. Children are reaching puberty younger o...
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...
4Th Grade Math Word Problem
Asked by T.C. from Austin
on April 12, 2012
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I try to look over my son's homework to make sure he's done a good job, but he and I are both confused by this word problem. We could not find a right answer, but he w...
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- 3 x 7 = 21 so when she says three times less than twenty one it seems some what logical to find that answer. Idk about the second answer ???
- I solved it backwards from Kristen C. Instead of solving for Cindy's age, I solved for Roberts: R + R/3(this would be Cindy's age) = 28 3R + R = 28x3 4R = ...
- I think it just means she is 3x younger and "less than" should have not been used.
3Rd Grade Teacher! ARGH!
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on February 15, 2012
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I wrote about him before and pulling my daughter out of his class. Well, we worked with him and things have gotten better. Until today. She told me yesterday that he t...
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- Yep...just 'cause they are teachers...remember they are human and have likes and dislikes too. My grandsons last year teacher was just a pinched faced old bitty. We ...
- I just read your SWH from yesterday's question re this issue, with the teacher's response re the valentines. This MUST be about more than valentines and cupcakes, r...
- My five-year-old says that the teacher is not being nice. She recommends for your child to say, "Teacher, I don't like that."
Ideas for Helping My 12 Yr Old Son with School Grades!!
Asked by T.G. from St. Joseph
on June 14, 2008
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My 12 yr old son loses interest with school and doing good after the 2nd quarter has started. He hates to read and they have a lot of requirements for Reading. They ...
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- Hi T., I am sorry to hear he is having difficulty. An idea I would like to share with you has come to mind. When I was his age, I too lost interest in reading. It t...
- I have a dyslexic daughter that has gotten past her dislike to read for the most part but we did that by orally reading as a family together. We chose historical narr...
- Well, you've done real well with the punishments for NOT doing the work. Now what are you doing for the REWARDS for DOING the work ? We all respond better to rewards, ...
Children in Adult Conversations
Asked by D.P. from Sacramento
on August 16, 2009
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I have a friend that I enjoy hanging out with, but the problem is she allows her daughter, who is going in 7th grade, join in and inteject in adult conversation. When ...
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- You've gotten some good advice here already. I agree that you should stick w/telling yoru friend how you feel about her daughter being in the converstaion. Say somet...
- Hi there DP, Well, here's the bottom line as I see it. Her child's talking does not stop with your conversation. She carries it with her to her friends and repeat...
- DP, I could see the daughter having an opinion if the subject was one of her teachers, but other than that, no, I don't think she should be in on the conversation. I...
