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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In case the OP is still reading for answers to the original question:

Our first-grader is at Seaton, has been there since PK3, and is an advanced reader. We've been very happy with the efforts his teachers have made to keep building his skills. At the beginning of the school year, teachers were coming up to him and remarking that they had heard about his reading skills, so it was clear that there had been discussions about him, following a reading assessment in K. A few weeks into the school year, he got into several charters off the wait list, but we declined the spots. In discussing one of the charter options with the Seaton principal (we were really torn and just wanted to get her perspective) we noted that he loves Seaton but we wanted to be sure that he'd have a curriculum that fits his needs as he moves through elementary. She was very gracious and encouraged us to choose what we thought was the best fit. When we opted to stay, the teacher team developed a plan for him, which includes participating in a daily 4th-grade reading group with homework, reading aloud to a PK class, and tutoring a PK early reader. He loves it.

I understand this is not the model you're looking for, and you have concerns about what is developmentally appropriate. I would encourage you to talk with the faculty at Seaton directly to learn more about how they might handle your child's situation, and look at the reading materials they use at different levels. For our child, going to a reading group with older kids and reading to younger kids are special activities that increase his pleasure in reading. We haven't had any concerns with his exposure to "big kids", and I actually think it's good for him since he's the older child in our family. The older cohorts at Seaton, in my observation, are kind and polite. Many of them have multiple siblings, and are used to mixed age groups for playing, watching out for one another, etc. The school, in general, has a peaceful, warm vibe.[/quote]

This is awesome information.  Thanks for taking the time to share. [/quote]

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