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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Also, absolutely sign your kid up for [b]Strategies for Success [/b]as an elective. It is a small group class dedicated to teaching kids organizational strategies and executive functioning for middle and high school, plus self advocacy, and working with them on individual weaknesses. It is supposed to be offered in all FCPS middle schools. So basically, free, school provided organizational tutoring. I missed it with my HS kid, who was not formally diagnosed until the sh*t hit the fan in MS. We required our current MS kid (also ADHD) to take it-- and she fought us tooth and nail (refused to sign the course registration sheet, etc). But it really got her off on the right foot. Thus far, she is maintaining As and A-s without a tutor. Girls are often easier than boys in terms of organizational skills, but she had significantly more trouble in ES with study habits and getting homework turned in. A word of warning: this is a one semester class. Since your kid has an IEP, insist that they go in first semester. Otherwise it's random which semester they get.
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I just want to point out that a student can take Strategies for Success for as long as needed in MS.  My DS took it all of 7th grade and is currently the only 8th grader taking it.  It did not require his approval/signature.  When we developed his 7th grade IEP (spring of his 6th grade year), the MS Special Ed coordinator recommended it.  It's a fabulous class.  However, while DS learned the content, he refused/couldn't implement what he learned. He declined to attend the IEP meeting for his 8th grade year or provide input and, in his absence, the IEP team determined it appeared it still needed the class.  He's the only 8th grader in it who took it the previous year.  Every kid in the class he's in is a 7th grader.  We've told DS that he controls how long he's in it.  In order to demonstrate he no longer needs the class, he must complete AND turn in assignments and maintain at least a B average - no Cs.  Based on his performance, he's not getting out of the class any time soon.  It's unfortunate because it counts as an elective and I know there are other classes he'd like to take.  But, again, he is in control of that.  I am in close contact with his SOS teacher regarding this.  Also, in our FCPS MS, all the teachers have after school office hours.  DS has been required to stay after school any time he is missing assignments or his grades fall below a B.  And, yes, he's on ADHD medication.  This is a behavioral issue, not an ADHD issue. [/quote]

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