Reply to which private schools are happy to accept boys with summer birthday "on time" for K

Forum Index » Private & Independent Schools

Reply to "which private schools are happy to accept boys with summer birthday "on time" for K"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]There are many options for schools depending on the child and his maturity. I know that SSAS, GDS, Norwood, and other schools take boys on time.  Even so, some parents do choose to redshirt at those schools.

I have slightly older kids with summer birthdays, who are academically strong and went on time. I know people make a big deal out of the academics, but by high school, many schools have curriculum that stretches older students. Kids who are advanced are generally taking some independent studies by senior year, so I’m not sure it matters whether they max out curriculum sophomore or junior year in a couple of subjects. In retrospect, I wish I had considered maturity more than academics in the decision to send one of my boys on time. My regret is not related to intelligence, but rather maturity.

That being said, even if your son goes on time, there are still points down the line when you can reevaluate—for example, you can consider reclassing in 6th, 9th or 10th grade or taking a gap year. By those grades, you may have a better sense of how your child’s maturity level compares to his peers. Sometimes it is hard to know whether it will be an issue when your son is 4 or 5. [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics