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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is not a question regarding the costs or benefits of red-shirting generally. For a variety of reasons my daughter will complete one more year of Pre-K in 2018-19 and therefore turn 6 the summer before we expect to send her to Kindergarten.  Is there any rule or restriction in DCPS that would require her to move directly to 1st grade? I know that is an issue in certain other jurisdictions but have not known that to be the case here. We are new to the area and appreciate any insight.[/quote]

Your kid will be fine if you hold her back this year. I've had to retain students who are young for their age in first (i.e. starting first at 5) and most never notice (I'm not joking - I had a mom who just told the student "you're in Ms. XYZ's class again!"). The parents who are on you are just being jerks. You know your kid and what will be best for her. As a teacher, I'd rather have a kid who is 6 for all of K than one who turns five on September 30th.[/quote]

Of course you would as the 6 year old is going to be academically and socially head based on age not ability.  However, the five year old may do better as they enjoy being challenged and are already reading and doing other things that basically could allow them to skip your K. class.  Teachers are lazy who say that.[/quote]

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