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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi
Is anybody have any idea whether Montgomery county allows grade skipping. My DD just started KG. She know everything and she is so bored. Can we skip her to Ist Grade?

I'll really appreciate any input in this matter [/quote]
OP it is not unusual to find kids in KG who can read and your child will probably be bored as a result.  DC is in 6th grade now so I am not sure if things have changed but at her ES, she was not sufficiently challenged until she went to a HGC in 4th grade.  We never considered a grade skip because we believe (and still do) that socialization is the most important aspect of ES.  I know a current high schooler who skipped to 1st grade and it seemed like the maturity gap becomes more of an issue in middle school.  Do you want your child to be the youngest kid in MS, HS and as a college freshman?  
FWIW I was skipped when I was in 4th grade and although I was relatively mature for my age, being the youngest kid in my class was difficult - not academically but socially.
I would stick it out but do supplement at home and work with the teacher - perhaps your child can get more interesting assignments or reading material.  DC hated the 'busy' work.  Some teachers are more accommodating than others.  I think MCPS is supposed to try to make sure there is at least one other child at your child's reading level in every grade so really push for that at the end of the year when they are figuring out the class configuration for the next year.  One peer can often make all the difference! I guess I am saying don't focus on this year so much but try to see the big picture.  Good luck.[/quote]

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