DD's birthday was 5 days past the cutoff. My request for early acceptance was denied. I appealed- my letter was thoughtful and very specific as to why the decision should be reversed.

The appeal was decided in DD's favor. She is now is 4th grade and is one of the highest acheivers in the grade (in both reading and math). She's a leader, is very social and 'popular'.

DD's K teacher told me that she (and the other K teachers) didn't think DD was ready (she's an experienced teacher and was pissed that she didn't get her way). I volunteered in her class once a week and for the first half of the year the teacher gave me reason after reason why DD wasn't ready. Even into October she tried to convince me that DD should switch to a preschool. She was a good teacher but her ego was a bit too large.

Truthfully DD wasn't any different than most of the kids in the class. DD has always been a perfectionist when it comes to school work (something I try to discourage because it stresses her out) so it takes her longer than most to finish her work. It's not her age- it's her personality.

I think that some kids are not ready but some are.

My point is that if you are denied, it doesn't hurt to appeal. Just be sure you want it for the right reasons.

I would kindly request to see your appeal letter it will definitely help me write one for my dd, focusing on important issues. Please kindly e-mail to borrara@hotmail.com. Thank you