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Grade skip half way through year #124004 02/24/12 06:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 53 S Stephi1307 OP Member
OP Stephi1307 Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 53	My son will be skipped to K from preK and I am sure the kids in K will wonder why he is in their class. The preK and k have recess together so they already know my son. What would you tell your child to say when asked why he is in their class now? Could use some advice before Monday. Thanks =].

Re: Grade skip half way through year Stephi1307 #124006 02/24/12 07:09 PM
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aculady Member A Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,040	"The teachers and the school decided that I should be in this class now."

Re: Grade skip half way through year aculady #124007 02/24/12 07:13 PM
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Grinity Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,207 Connecticut	Originally Posted by aculady "The teachers and the school decided that I should be in this class now." Yup. Also teach how to change the subject quickly to defect further questions. At this age, nonverbal is the way to go - Practice a light shoulder shrug and 'teacher said so, hey is there an opening at the lego table? Let's go!' Coaching available, at SchoolSuccessSolutions.com

Re: Grade skip half way through year Stephi1307 #124013 02/24/12 08:22 PM
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OP Stephi1307 Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 53	Great thanks! That's perfect.

Re: Grade skip half way through year Stephi1307 #124167 02/27/12 06:28 PM
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OP Stephi1307 Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 53	Yay he had his first day today and loved it! He said the kids liked him a lot and the teacher complimented him on how nicely he sat. So excited I just needed to share even if no one reads it =]. I've spent the last 2 years regretting not pushing for a skip earlier just because everyone said he would be messed up socially... Glad I finally went with my initial instincts.

Re: Grade skip half way through year Stephi1307 #124169 02/27/12 06:44 PM
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aculady Member A Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,040	So glad to hear it went well! Last edited by aculady; 02/27/12 06:46 PM.

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