How was your elementary school aged child's first week of school?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pp would you mind sharing a little more? We are thinking about this as things are horrible for DD.

[qeven quote=Anonymous]We sold our house and bought a house in a new neighborhood specifically to get away from our old elementary. So far our DD is very happy and had an amazing week. We are so hopefully it continues. It may have been costly but a happy kid is so worth it.

Well, our daughter was having a horrible time for two years at her old es. They didn't provide the support she needed even when it was in writing. A couple of friends with kids with various needs raved about their school and the support they provided. We visited the school my friends kids attended. After a lot of thought and a really terrible few months last year we put our house on the market. We were lucky and sold and bought before school started this year. Doing this is not for the faint of heart. It was crazy, super expensive, and a huge pain. There were also no guarantees. It was all worth it when on days 2 through 5 she jumped out of bed and got ready with no argument and when she got off the bus in the afternoon with a huge smile.

My advice to you, PP, is talk to lots of people in real life about the strengths and weaknesses of the elementary schools you may consider. The school we left was a great school for high achieving kids and kids with certain special needs but awful for the shy, anxious, LD kid that I have. Then, talk to the principal and at least one teacher. Ask what they feel their strengths are and what they are working toward. Do not tell them anything about your kid until after this question. Listen closely. Good luck PP. I wish your child success and you the courage to do what your kid needs.

Are you willing to share the school?

[Anonymous]

15:50 here and I wanted to thank you for writing back. Parents really shouldn't have to resort to this sort of thing but it's the reality of SN in this area. I am happy your DD found a good place. I felt your joy when you described how she jumped out of bed eager to go to school and came home with a smile!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pp would you mind sharing a little more? We are thinking about this as things are horrible for DD.

[qeven quote=Anonymous]We sold our house and bought a house in a new neighborhood specifically to get away from our old elementary. So far our DD is very happy and had an amazing week. We are so hopefully it continues. It may have been costly but a happy kid is so worth it.

Well, our daughter was having a horrible time for two years at her old es. They didn't provide the support she needed even when it was in writing. A couple of friends with kids with various needs raved about their school and the support they provided. We visited the school my friends kids attended. After a lot of thought and a really terrible few months last year we put our house on the market. We were lucky and sold and bought before school started this year. Doing this is not for the faint of heart. It was crazy, super expensive, and a huge pain. There were also no guarantees. It was all worth it when on days 2 through 5 she jumped out of bed and got ready with no argument and when she got off the bus in the afternoon with a huge smile.

My advice to you, PP, is talk to lots of people in real life about the strengths and weaknesses of the elementary schools you may consider. The school we left was a great school for high achieving kids and kids with certain special needs but awful for the shy, anxious, LD kid that I have. Then, talk to the principal and at least one teacher. Ask what they feel their strengths are and what they are working toward. Do not tell them anything about your kid until after this question. Listen closely. Good luck PP. I wish your child success and you the courage to do what your kid needs.