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To: Jody Ritchie who wrote (282)	4/26/1999 8:47:00 PM
From: HarperLee	Respond to of 368

Here in Pennsylvania, they do not make allowances for kids. If you aren't 6 years old by that date, you don't enter first grade. Some kids are ready, some are not. But, they all get lumped together in the same learning situation. I think if you can afford it, send her to private school. If you have an exceptionally bright child, do everything in your power to make sure she doesn't get stifled and bored. You can keep an eye on her and make sure that she's not being "pushed" too hard. Start asking around about schools (check out Montessori-that may not be spelled right but you know what I mean) and get her name on the list. Don't think about it anymore, just do it. Be glad you have that option. Take care. Harper

To: Jody Ritchie who wrote (282)	4/26/1999 8:47:00 PM
From: MulhollandDrive	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 368

Jody, OT I think you're very wise to be considering the school for your 18 month old. My son started kindergarten "late" too. His birthday is in Nov., he was reading on an 11th grade level in grade one, consequently he was moved ahead and into a program designed for "gifted" children (I hate that designation).....It wasn't an altogether positive solution. While he did much better academically, uprooting him from his classmates at the time, caused him a lot of anxiety, so overall I'm not so sure I would have done it again. One of the big things you need to remember is that even if the public school your child is in isn't up to your standards, a very big part of your child's education is what you teach her at home. I dare say she'll probably learn more from you in total than she will from the school system, especially in the elementary grades. There are many things you can do to augment your child's education at home, unfortunately if the school has a bad social environment, you don't have much choice other than taking her elsewhere. :( hope this helps, bp

To: Jody Ritchie who wrote (282)	4/29/1999 4:16:00 PM
From: kivu	Respond to of 368

If your child is "gifted", he needs to be in a private school or an environment where he is encouraged and supported. I would not recommend public school to anyone. Except those living in high tax areas that have more $$ and parents supporting the necessary extra programs and short coming of the public funding with their own $$. Districts like Greenwich, CT for example. Or the public school 32 in Tribeca, NY. From what I've seen, public schools don't seem to have the teachers, supplies or facilities to give the proper attention to gifted children. I'm glad my mom won't see this, she works for the Bd. of Ed. and this is our ongoing argument. Most of my friends send thier kids to private school, but I'm in NY and you all know what that's like. Maybe in Colorado, in some wealthier areas where one parent might the have time to get more actively involved in the school and support it from a grass roots level, your kid could get a good education since schools only reflect the community they serve. Good Luck