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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What's the issue with the PK program?[/quote]

I guess it is all about what you are looking for. My kid has a foreign language vocabulary but doesn't know how to hold a pencil (because they are not emphasizing skills other than learning a language). They frequently have to separate the PK kids based on age (and size) because of behavioral issues... mainly older kids not so nice to the younger ones. They don't want to help your kids with ANYTHING. Not putting on a jacket, help in the bathroom, tying shoes... NOTHING. In fact they sent emails home requesting parents to make sure the kids can do it themselves or facilitating an easier option like putting velcro shoes on, and pants with no buttons. I think the student teacher ratio is about 9 to 1 and the teachers are overwhelmed with the small classroom sizes and the number of children.[/quote]

I would say these "helping" skills aren't unique to Stokes.  My 3 year old at another HRCS is expected to do all these things alone or ask a friend for help.  It sounds like those are some good "skills other than learning a language" that the PK3ers are gaining.[/quote]

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