So... I had called the school a couple times in the last couple months to explain dd5's situation as far as being in K early and wanting to transfer her into first grade in the fall.
The same person spoke to me each time, giving a couple different answers, but basically stating that "it is the principal's" decision as to her placement (since she is so young compared with other first graders).
This worried me, so I called back to the main county office to find out their 'age restrictions' on transferring students, and after grade K, they do not have any age restrictions on the grades. I think that pretty well gets around any authority the principal might try to use to stop this....but still not entirely sure.
Now, instead of just having her registered for first, I was told 'we'll be getting back to you on placement'. I just said, 'ok', and left. I really hope/think they don't have a leg to stand on. They did give her the K assessment, and dd described it a bit, sounded very simple. They showed her some letters and numbers and shapes. She said she knew it all (as I know she does, but sometimes these things can be high pressure for some kids). I was kind of amused when we got in there, and she was impatient, and finally she said, 'I want to get to the questions!!' (uh oh)
Anyone else dealing/dealt with similar roadblocks on a transfer to public school?
I knew it would be a bit sticky, so I'm not too alarmed yet...this whole 2 year saga is just getting a bit old!!
