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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]APS doesn’t get to tell the state what kids can and can’t take sols. They don’t get to opt the immigrant kids out to a different ESL program. That’s just not how the system works. 
You’re 8?
You are in second grade and they are responsible for having you master second grade material. 
That’s it.[/quote]

That's not 100% true.  Kids can be held back and repeat years.  Not uncommon for teachers to recommend a kindergartner repeat kindergarten, or even first graders repeat first grade.  If you don't have enough credits, you're not a senior; and you're not a high school graduate because you're 18.  You have to be 5 to be eligible to enter kindergarten; but you don't have to go.  The State mandates being in school by age 6.  It does not mandate going into first grade when you are 6.  Society may pressure teachers not to recommend holding kids back, or parents to not follow teacher recommendations.

Nevertheless, the point was made that it's not politically correct; but it might be worth considering if there is an alternative structure that could actually address the achievement gaps.  Continually forcing kids who are significantly behind to follow along with the kids who aren't is not necessarily in their best interest.  [/quote]

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