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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't hold him back.  Age is to a good reason and they may do it so they can get him in but make other kids a priority.  Public or find another school.  [/quote]

What do you mean “make other kids a priority”?[/quote]

They only have so many slots.  So, they have to prioritize who gets them.  So, this is their way of eventually taking your child but not as they prefer to give the k spot to someone else.  [/quote]

I do think some schools use redshirting as a way to fill more seats, by pushing some prospective kinder students into pre-K. I’d be really hesitant for a March birthday (and we did end up redshirting our summer birthday boy due to a school change during the pandemic).[/quote]

This. Given your relationship with the school, OP, I would push back and say that you want him to start kindergarten not pre-K. Period. They are probably filling their other K slots and then your son is a guaranteed filled slot for the following year. I would not hold your son back based on the whims of this particular school. If you can get something from a current preschool teacher or pediatrician or someone else to bolster your argument that he is ready, even better. Redshirting a March birthday boy who doesn't have obvious delays is a bit ridiculous in my opinion.

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