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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]From what I have seen in my neighborhoos and also on this forum, your daughter will be fine for the public school track. I don't think the schools expect much of a foundation coming into K and/or 1st grade.plus, there is no testing at the beginnings or the end of the year. There will be a handful of kids who will be ahead so hope that helps. The big focus in K and 1st is discipline. [/quote]

As a former K and first teacher, I strongly disagree with this statement.  [/quote]
In Arlington at least, there is testing at the beginning and end of the year in K. The PALS test, I think. OP, there were about 4 kids in my son's class who could read before K started. And the reading specialist will evaluate each child at the beginning of the year. The class is divided into small groups based on proficiency, so your child will be fine. And as a PP noted, the really advanced children are usually plucked out by the gifted teacher for a more strenuous program. [/quote]

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