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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are no test.  Kids are accepted.  Some grasp the language, some do not, some struggle and some do not (new and old students).

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So with this reality, is it wise to send an English-only child? I know every child is different. WWYD if it was your child. I'm waiting on the lottery for the upper grade for my DC, but not sure if this is wise. TIA for any info.  :P [/quote]

I've never taught at a bilingual school but I've taught elementary and middle school and there is NO WAY I'd send my English-only child into this situation in an upper grade.  And my kids have always done well, adapted well to new educational challenges, all that.  But still, that feels like a set up.  Even if the other kids, teacher and the school staff are very nuturing about it, your kid is still missing a good portion of what's happening and needing special attention that most of his/her classmates don't need.  Even if it's totally not your kid's fault, it can easily feel like failing/being inadequate.

I would never do that to my kids.[/quote]

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