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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You're not just asking about HW. Seems you want to replace (at least) the math and spelling programs. If it's just the HW, sure, skip it. If it lowers the grade, so be it. It's elementary school. But you seem to want different math and want your own spelling words. Then what do you want your kid to do during the first 15 minutes of math every day (when my 4th grader goes over the HW with his class)? And what about during spelling drills or spelling tests when your kid has different words?  You should think through what it is you need and want. 
And, you're wrong when you say "grades are too good for 504". [/quote]

I would still expect her to do the math that they are learning at school, I would just rather give her my "own" homework, than what the teacher gives.  With spelling, truthfully, I would like to opt her out of the spelling tests.  Her spelling is poor and I would like to start her on an adaptive spelling program at home that is designed to fill in her needs  I feel this would be much more beneficial than the time she spends on words for a quiz that are too hard for her (although she earns A's on the quizzes because of time spent drilling)  It's just frustrating to spend time on homework that I feel isn't as beneficial as what I would give her myself.  Again, this is NOT an approach I would expect to be able to take in middle school.[/quote]

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