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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't believe 70% of the class was redshirted, so let's get that out of the way so it doesn't occupy any of your psychic energy.

If your son is crying and unhappy, and you're getting a lot of notes home, then there's a problem. [b]You need to request a meeting with the teacher with the goal of addressing the behavior in a positive way that does not result in constant tears from him.  There ought to be a school social worker that you can also reach out to who may be able to help.[/b]  If things don't change for the better you can request a class switch or switch schools.

My son's K teacher is also much harsher than I'd like, but he's surviving. I did have to nip some stuff in the bud about her criticising how quickly he finished his worksheets. She got the message.  [/quote]

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The above is good advice.  Stop focusing on the teacher's personality and do something constructive to understand how your son can be more successful in her class.  If you do the meeting, and get suggestions you think are unworkable or inappropriate for your child, then you can escalate.  (And yes, I don't understand what evidence you have that 70% of the class was redshirted, as MCPS doesn't provide parents with info on birthdates--you're just repeating some rumor.)[/quote]

It’s not a rumor. We all are very involved in the classroom and we all know each other. A good portion of the class turns 7 next year. And several turned 6 at the beginning of the school year (we were at the parties) and would have made the cutoff to start K last year.  But I will for sure request a meeting and see what we can do.[/quote]

The school year started on September 5 this year.  The Maryland cut off date for Kindergarten is to be 5 years old by September 1.  If the kids are turning 6 at the beginning of the school year, they are not redshirted, they are following Maryland state guidelines.  And if you're so involved in the classroom, why haven't you talked to the teacher about your complaints?
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I don't get this either.  If they weren't 6 on September 1, they're not redshirted.[/quote]

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