Originally Posted by westcoastmom
DD8's September in-school testing showed she was spelling at a Grade 6 level so we asked for harder words--her teacher said it "wouldn't be fair to the other children."


I totally don't get that - what 8 year old would complain about another kid having harder spelling words ?? Good luck in your school search. Hearing other peoples stories makes me realise how lucky we've been - so far smile