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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A "late birthday" is a birthday in July, Aug. or Sept. as the cut off is Sept. 30th.  A Dec. bday child is just an average child b/c most of the kids are turning X between Sept (often held back) and May.  Dec. would be right in the middle of that group.

So, I don't know what your concern is.

I have a Dec. bday who is fine and happy and ahead in some subjects and on par in others.  I also have a July bday child who is also doing fine (and is ahead in some subjects and on par in others).  FCPS have some (repeat SOME) flexibility built into them.  You won't notice it so much in the beginning of any school year, but they do notice different levels.  At the least, you child will work by him/herself doing what is at his/her pace.  At best, your child will go to pull-out small groups with the teacher or AAP teacher who will do more advanced lessons.

A Dec. bday is not a cause for concern.[/quote]

The cutoff is September 31 so my concern is that DD starting a year after her birth year starts. Meaning she will be in her preschool for an additional year possibly covering the same material twice. I have heard that some people start public school at the 1st grade level to avoid this as the kids are sometimes doing the same material three times at that point.
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