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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do you want your kid to continue to be so far ahead? There certainly are merits to a second language whether they are ahead or not. I guess it comes down to what you think is more important. I have a kids in dual language and he is ahead in both, but my priority is for him to learn the second language, so as long as we are happy with the school we will stay.[/quote]

I never said that I was unhappy with my son's school.  In fact, we're quite pleased with what he is learning--and he loves school.  I was just wondering if perhaps he would be further ahead in a monolingual school--despite his above-grade reading levels in K.  Why wouldn't I want my child to reach his full potential?[/quote]

Breathe. Full potential is not reached by racing through these silly reading levels.  It's like making a toddler try to run a 5k just because they mastered walking at 9months.  Future reading comprehension ability is not at all determined by how fast they progress through these levels in the early grade.  In fact, going too fast can actually be a detriment to reading comprehension in the 4th/5th grade years when they start having to read dense texts of non-fiction.  Just enjoy reading with your child, let him/her read what captures her interest and all will be well.  Your child is an advanced reader but that's really not a big deal. Everyone gets there in their own time given smart and appropriate instruction[/quote]

Definitely this. [/quote]

This is a fantastic attitude not only for dual language programs but for elementary education in general. [/quote]

I totally agree with this, great attitude and totally true!

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