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Young 5'S Program or 2 Years of Kindergarden Questions
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on December 22, 2008
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My son is due to start kindergarden next fall. I really dont feel he is ready for this. He has an august birthday and he is a behind on certain things than the other...
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- Have you thought of enrolling him in a preschool program? Really all that young 5's is, is a preschool program with the option o moving to the kindergarten program ea...
- Trust your instincts. He may very well not be ready and may benefit from waiting a year. He'll be in school for at least 13 years -- any extra year spent at home now...
- I have a daughter that I've been considering young 5s for w/ an august birthday too. My issue is that I feel that academically she is great, but I'm just concerned ab...
Questions to Ask Prospective Schools
Asked by J.M. from Atlanta
on January 5, 2009
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My son will be going to kindergarten next year and I will be 'interviewing' schools over the next few weeks. I was looking for suggestions on what I should ask and lo...
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- - School rating (test scores, student teacher ratios) - Curriculum (reading, computers, etc.) - Extra curricular activities offered (sports, gym) - Discipline (time...
- Unless you are looking at private or charter schools, your son will go to which ever school is assigned to your living area (district). S.
- Hey J., We moved here from Charlotte, we have been here little over a year. Just before the move my husband, my son and I took a tour or walkthrough of the schools. ...
Private Kindergarten
Asked by C.D. from Washington DC
on February 1, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a private kindergarten in the Ashburn Area? Has anyone heard antything good/bad about Golden Pond's program?
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- The Boyd School is a really good school. The kindergarten students are reading and writing at the second and third grade level.
- A friend sent her girls to Golden Pond. I think she was pleased, but not wowed. Have you looked at The Boyd School (Broadlands)? If you are open to a Montessori pro...
- Hi C., We are currently looking at GPS for our son's preschool program for the fall. I have heard great things about all programs there, including their private kin...
Private Kindergarten for a 4 Year Old
Asked by L.K. from San Antonio
on April 6, 2008
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My son has an early November Birthday so he misses the public school cut off for Kindergarten this year. He has already had a year of Preschool and loves it. He love...
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- try the eleanor kolitz academy
- This is true in some states but not Texas. Texas has strict age standards which is a good thing especially with boys as they tend to need a bit longer for maturity. ...
- Public schools are required to offer Kindergarten, but Kinder is not required for the child. Even if your child "failed" Kindergarten in a private school, I don't see...
1/2 Day K'garten Vs. Full
Asked by F.T. from Detroit
on June 26, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My son will be entering K'garten this fall. What resources are out there for parents who work FT w/ K'garteners who will only be going 1/2 the day? The dis...
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- Hello... I taught before school care and preschool in Birmingham, so I am very familiar with their programs. The before and after school great is great! I also he...
- Have you thought about sending him to a school close by your work. There is a really good charter school in Detroit with all day k'garten. It's located by 8 Mile Rd an...
- F.- As a FT working Mom, I hear you!!! We have been taking our son who is 2.5 yrs to Tutor Time for full time child care since he was 3 months old. We are 100% s...
Kindergarten or Not???
Asked by A.H. from Seattle
on December 18, 2008
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Hi there...
I am looking for an enriching program for my son who may not be ready for Kindergarten next year. We live in the Mill Creek area but would be willing t...
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- As a former kindergarten teacher I can tell you that if you think your son is not ready for kindergarten DON"T PUT HIM IN. It does him a grave diservice. Every once ...
- Have you talked to your child's preschool teacher. He/She should have a good idea of what your child needs to know heading into next year. Also, you've still got many ...
- Montessori, Montessori, Montessori! And I think that's what Lisa L. is talking about. Young children are so capable of learning so many things if they're presented th...
