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[quote=Anonymous]We are most likely going to be moving my 2nd grader to a new school next year and have him repeat 2nd grade.  He is at least one grade behind in reading and behind in math and writing as well.  He has made huge strides compared to where he was at this time last year, but it's not enough. One of the problems we think we have identified, his school is non-traditional and we think the style of teaching is not best suited for him.

I dont want to keep him where he is because it's just not working for him. But I dont want to send him off to a new school as a 3rd grader behind and not even reading on a 2nd grade level.  I know there is still time but we (myself, my husband and his current school) do not feel he will be at grade level by the end of this school year.

I think repeating 2nd grade in a more traditional classroom environment will be wonderful for him so I am totally for it.  But on the other hand I cant help but thing about the age thing.  He is 7, will be 8 next month. So if he repeats 2nd grade then he will be 9/10 as a 3rd grader, 10/11 as a 4th grader, 11/12 as a 5th grader, 12/13 as a 6th grader, etc.

My current 13 year old (just turned last month) is in 7th grade. A lot of his friends that are 13 are in 8th grade.  So, my younger son will be 2 years younger than most kids in his grade. Am I thinking this through right?

Would love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation with regards to having an elementary aged kid repeat a grade.[/quote]

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