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Originally posted by viet_mom
Yesterday we got report cards and last night was parent-teacher conference.
1. Vietbabe -Sept. b'day (young compared to most in class but 2 other Sept. b'days in class and they are doing fine academically).
2. Catholic kindergarten with 18 kids in her class.
3. Although she is tired b/c no nap anymore, I have always gotten her to do her homework and we haven't missed any school. We read every night and do normal things but not like that character in Parenthood with the flashcards.
4. Report card: highest marks in Self Confidence, Happy, Friendly, Plays Well With Others, Polite (you name it). The only comment is that she's a bit too much of a social butterfly and may be talking while directions are being given by teacher.
5. Conference: teacher showed me her classwork. Not picking up as quickly on phonetics, "math" concepts and such. The teacher seems good. And I always make sure Vietbabe does homework, gets enough sleep, ready for school, all that. So, I think it's not something that can be changed. Teacher thinks she will probably recommend that Vietbabe repeat K and that she really is "that behind" and that 1st grade at that school is particularly challenging. I asked what are the chances that increased help outside school (flash cards and work on weekends with her) would change that but she says it is not likely.
I am so grateful my child is "Happy" and "Self Confident" and "Plays Well With Others." But this morning, I'm upset and teary-eyed even though I know it's "just Kindergarten". Anyone have input? Thank you.
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Where I live, the cut off for K is September 1, so VietBabe wouldn't be eligible for K until next year anyway (she turned 5 this September, right?). I think there are lots of states where this is the case, so if she does another year of K next year, she won't be completely out-of-sync with the rest of the world when she goes away to college.
My niece has a September birthday and started K this year just short of her 6th birthday. She seems to be thriving and has no idea that she's maybe a couple of months older than some of her classmates.
I think you want to give VietBabe the best chance for success, and that means she's got to get the basics down before she moves on. If that requires one more year of K, then that's what she should have.
A consultation with a psychologist/psychiatrist who specialized in childhood education may help you make a decision. It may be that this school isn't the right place for her either.
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