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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know 2 girls ( daughters of friends) who were in a similar situation. Both elite athletes with college recruitment potential , both young for their grades ( summer bdays) and were wondering what to do in 8th grade. They both decided to continue on to 9th at their respective schools. For one girl, everything worked out OK and she decided to stay the course and not reclass. The other girl decided to repeat 9th grade at a boarding school and that offered her a completely fresh start.

Maybe have him try to stay in public for 9th. If it doesn’t go well, repeat 9th at a private. 9th is a major entry year at privates and there will be a lot of new kids. Many private also start in 9th and it’ll be a good fresh start for him.  8th is typically not an entry year and might be a tougher admit due to the lack of open spots. [/quote]

The reason it is much more common to repeat 8th grade then 9th is 8th grade grades don't get sent to colleges, and it doesn't take a year of your high school sport eligibility away.

I would absolutely do a reclass year of 8th grade with a Sept boy who is struggling[/quote]

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