Does MCPS allow students to take a subject outside of school for credit?

[Anonymous]

I am talking about elementary school.
I would like to have my DC tutored privately in a subject and be excused from that subject in school.
I am so determined to find a way to do this, I am thinking of hiring a lawyer.
Before I get to that expense, could someone suggest a more peaceful way of going about it?
I am even willing to tell a fib or two about DC's "learning style".
I am willing to submit to their basic requirements and even testing, but the daily curriculum will not work for us.

[Anonymous]

Not going to happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am talking about elementary school.
I would like to have my DC tutored privately in a subject and be excused from that subject in school.
I am so determined to find a way to do this, I am thinking of hiring a lawyer.
Before I get to that expense, could someone suggest a more peaceful way of going about it?
I am even willing to tell a fib or two about DC's "learning style".
I am willing to submit to their basic requirements and even testing, but the daily curriculum will not work for us.

just curious, what subject is this? not sure if the subject matter would change how MCPS would approach your request, but it's possible. is it a core subject, like reading, math, etc. or is it something more akin to a special? it's an intriguing idea and it sounds like you must have some good reasons for considering it (as you describe being determined and considering hiring a lawyer). i believe in advocating for your child, so, who knows. good luck

[Anonymous]

You also give no specifics. WHY isn't the curriculum "working for you". If you just don't like it, there is no way that request would even be considered. You can go private if you don't like public.

The only way I could see something like this happening is if your child has an IEP or 504 plan. Even then, what exactly are you envisioning your child would do while he or she was being "excused" from that subject during the instructional day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You also give no specifics. WHY isn't the curriculum "working for you". If you just don't like it, there is no way that request would even be considered. You can go private if you don't like public.

The only way I could see something like this happening is if your child has an IEP or 504 plan. Even then, what exactly are you envisioning your child would do while he or she was being "excused" from that subject during the instructional day?

I have not given specifics because of the nature of these threads failing to answer the specific question.
I was hoping that someone knew of this being done or had some idea of how it could be done.
I know that the county does not allow home schooling kids to come into school to take a subject here and there, but this is another issue. I would prefer not to spend gobs of money on special private schools if just one need could be met with a tutor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You also give no specifics. WHY isn't the curriculum "working for you". If you just don't like it, there is no way that request would even be considered. You can go private if you don't like public.

It's not even clear from OP whether the curriculum "is not working" or if she's just decided that the curriculum "will not work," but I agree-- you can supplement as much as you want outside of school but if you don't like public then you should go private, not get a lawyer.

[Anonymous]

I'm 14:39. I asked because one cannot answer your question without more information. The reason why you are claiming the "curriculum will not work" is necessary to answer your question. I suspect you're not giving specifics because you don't agree with the way elementary math, for example, is being taught and you think you know better. If you think you know better, homeschool or go private.

[Anonymous]

Just supplement outside of school. The logistics at the ES level would be odd anyway. What would your child be doing while the offending subject is taught? Sit in the hall? Go to the pricipal's office?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You also give no specifics. WHY isn't the curriculum "working for you". If you just don't like it, there is no way that request would even be considered. You can go private if you don't like public.

The only way I could see something like this happening is if your child has an IEP or 504 plan. Even then, what exactly are you envisioning your child would do while he or she was being "excused" from that subject during the instructional day?

I have not given specifics because of the nature of these threads failing to answer the specific question.
I was hoping that someone knew of this being done or had some idea of how it could be done.
I know that the county does not allow home schooling kids to come into school to take a subject here and there, but this is another issue. I would prefer not to spend gobs of money on special private schools if just one need could be met with a tutor.

Honestly, how many homeschooling kids are there in MC? Aren't those mostly in ultra-right religious areas in VA?

[Anonymous]

I'm guessing the subject is Family Life or something that would expose his snowflake to the facts of life either (a) too soon, (b) in a manner that doesn't gel with his/her personal views or (c) at all.

OP, you need to homeschool.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing the subject is Family Life or something that would expose his snowflake to the facts of life either (a) too soon, (b) in a manner that doesn't gel with his/her personal views or (c) at all.

OP, you need to homeschool.

I doubt it. MCPS already has a process in place and an option for parents to opt-out of family life. Lots of people do.

I think the OP just thinks that she knows how to teach a particular subject better than her child's teacher, and wants special permission to exempt her child from a block of instructional time every day. It's not going to happen unless there is an IEP or 504 plan, and even then, there would have to be extreme circumstances.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing the subject is Family Life or something that would expose his snowflake to the facts of life either (a) too soon, (b) in a manner that doesn't gel with his/her personal views or (c) at all.

OP, you need to homeschool.

I doubt it. MCPS already has a process in place and an option for parents to opt-out of family life. Lots of people do.

I think the OP just thinks that she knows how to teach a particular subject better than her child's teacher, and wants special permission to exempt her child from a block of instructional time every day. It's not going to happen unless there is an IEP or 504 plan, and even then, there would have to be extreme circumstances.

OP here, if there is an IEP, does that mean that the county will have to provide the teacher? That seems like it would make it less likely to go through. DC has an IEP for another subject area, but I am trying to get an exemption in one subject, and willing to foot the bill to substitute the instruction.
What is a 504?

[Anonymous]

It sounds like you need to opt out of public school. Just from your few posts, it is fairly clear that you and your child have needs and services that a public school cannot be expected to provide.

[Anonymous]

IEP vs. 504 plan:

http://specialchildren.about.com/od/504s/f/504faq2.htm

[Anonymous]

OP, is it gym class? I have wondered about whether I could get my DC out of gym and out of the teasing environment by having DC exempted from class and take enough sports credit outside of school. I wish MCPS did that. Does anyone know if they do?