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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS turns 5 on September 27th and in our state, any kid who turns 5 by September 30th is eligible to go to Kindergarten. His preschool teachers have me advising us to redshirt him though. However, I feel like this would be morally wrong. I feel like redshirting him would would be cheating and giving an unfair advantage over his classmates. In our family, [b]playing by the rules is heavily valued[/b]. Even though I know he will probably do better if we wait a year, I'd much rather he learn the value of hard work and fair play. In general, I would a lot better if he did okay in school, playing by the rules, than if he excelled in school by cheating. I also don't want criticism from other parents for gaming the system.[/quote]

Good news, OP! The rules allow for a one-year delayed entry to kindergarten! If you delay your child's entry to kindergarten by one year, you are playing by the rules!

[i]Does My Child Have To Go To Kindergarten?

Under the compulsory attendance laws of Virginia, a child whose fifth birthday falls on or before September 30 of a given year must be enrolled in school for that school year. However, a child's attendance may be delayed for one year if, in the opinion of the parent or guardian, the child is not mentally, physically, or emotionally prepared to attend school. You must inform the Department of Pupil Services, Pupil Services Coordinator, in writing if you decide not to register your child. A letter may be sent to Pupil Services Coordinator, Loudoun County Public Schools, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20148.[/i]

https://www.lcps.org/page/395

Alternatively, if the rules do not allow for a one-year delayed entry to kindergarten, then a one-year delayed entry isn't "cheating", it's "breaking the law".[/quote]

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