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Over a year ago I wrote a blog titled Roll Tide.  Well, I was told ... " Never resort to rolling tide...go to WAR (eagle that is.)".... and some very encouraging words and then "....but, NEVER, repeat, NEVER, roll tide."   I am at War this year!

A year ago I wrote a blog about Alexandra and trying to get her into kindergarden a by the difference of a mere 35 days.  I had to revisit it because here we are a year later and well it is as I predicted...."She will be reading at a first or second grade level in k or we BAN books." I am going to brag about my girl...she has exceeded my prediction! Her teacher is on her toes when it comes to my girl. HEE HEE I told them but they wouldn't listen to the crazy mom that thinks knows her kid is exceptional. That is an exception to the norm.  ALL my kids are exceptional in some area.  Aren't all people....YES!  We all have strengths and weaknesses.  I just knew that kindergarden this year..... is what my child needed last year.

Alex has some exceptional reading and math skills for age 6 (just this month turned six).  Which the law doesn't seem to account for.  BAH!  She is the tallest girl in her class.  One boy is a few inches taller.  I wonder if his parents held him back. Don't get me started on that.  You can hold your kid back to start school but they CAN'T start early even if they have the skills to be successful.  I am having a huge problem with what I am seeing and hearing.  Not only as a parent but as an educator.  I am trying to be understanding and not pushy.  On the other hand if I don't advocate for my child, I am afraid no one will.  I now have the test scores to back up what I already knew.  So now what? war?  I am afraid this sleepless night has proved that we are at war.

My deeper concern is that the educational system is really in need of reform on so many levels they should almost start over. That could just be the rebel in me looking for a revolution.

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Anonymous said…
War it is... If you dont look after your child's best interests, no one will. It's not inconceivable now that she's in Kinder, that they move her up. I'd push for it, if you really think there'd be no adverse affect. Does your school have a GT program? Or UIL? Those are two extra ways I've found to challenge my daughter in public school. There are resources out there, just ask around. Even if she's too young for these extra programs, maybe you can talk your way into them easier than a grade change. Best wishes! I know how you feel!! :o)
October 18, 2010 at 11:15 AM
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