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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a late Aug DD and made the decision to wait until she was 6 to start K.  Our preschool teachers said she was ready.  We found a great Transitional K program in which 60% of the kids had August birthdays.  That was a great year for her in building confidence, making new friends, and developing a sense of identity.  She has not been bored in MCPS.  The work is adapted to the kids' level, so she has been challenged.  You know your child the best, either decision will be ok.  [/quote]

Can you tell me what school your child attends in MCOS where they adapt the curriculum for the smarter kids in K?   I have 4 kids and have been thru 3 elementaries and have never seen any adaption.  They have reading groups that meet once a week, that is it.  The rest is basic math, cutting skills, learning to write and read basic words.  Very simple.

Transitional K costs a lot of money.  We are talking 5 figures.  If you child truly needs it with some delays, immaturity then yes but to make new friends and a sense of identity.  The is high price to pay for that when they get that in kindergarten.  [/quote]

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