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Age Issue!! Repeat K or go to first grade?


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grisel June 15, 2013


My daughter will be turning 6 on 9/12, so she basically misses the cutoff in the public schools to go into 1st grade by 11 days! However, last school... More » 

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TeacherParent June 16, 2013


Children can be shy regardless of their age or what grade they are in. Did your daughter's shyness pose problems in... More »

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grisel 9 hours ago


Thanks for your input. It does put things in perspective. And yes she would be only a couple days younger than the few... More »

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Find an elementary school


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leirum1973 11 hours ago


hello, we are moving to NY with our daughter entering kindergarten. We are french, coming from spain. She speaks spanish and french but not yet... More » 

a boy pulled down my daughter's pants at school. Her underwear came down too and all the kids laughed including the boy. What...


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luvmom May 2, 2011


My daughter who is 8yrs old was so humiliated and embarrassed when a boy in her afterschool class pulled down her pants and underwear in front of... More » 

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Marie_Torres March 26, 2013


that is crazy i would remove my kid from the school. and report it to the police.and sue the parents.

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Tiana10 22 hours ago


i feal bad

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Need Private School recommendation for ADD/Aspergers


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kylar42 June 17, 2013


We moved to San Jose this month and had planned on attending Los Gatos Christian school, but after meeting with them, they told us they are not... More » 

Relocating


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Leannaa June 16, 2013


Hi I will be moving to the Atlanta area in a little over a month I have a 7 year old daughter geting ready to start second grade, a friend I know... More » 

Homework


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Lydmom April 7, 2011


My older son is in 1st grade. He frequently has almost an hour of homework a night. Sometimes more. This seems excessive to me. Am I over reacting... More » 

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soso98 June 12, 2013


This is excessive. Studies show homework in elementary school has barely any benefits.

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Olesia5 June 13, 2013


I would ask couple of other parents how long it takes for there children. If it's 3 subjects: math, reading, writing,... More »

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Pinecrest prep ( Miami, Fl)


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lesly0202 June 10, 2013


I would like to know how this school is . I know there a mix of reviews about pinecrest prep like my son is starting this year i just want some... More » 

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toraalsmom June 9, 2013


This school year was really bad and has caused problems with my children. Just a few issues we have had this year, I requested to home school my... More » 

Looking for a good school on KC area


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mosquito June 9, 2013


I am moving from Virginia to the KC area and I am looking for a good school with supports for an IEP. I am looking at Blue Valley, Lees Summit.... More » 

Moving from UK to Orange County, CA


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ali--p June 9, 2013


Hi all, My husband has possibly got a job in Orange County, CA. Being British, I have no clue as to how the American schooling system works.... More » 


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