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[quote=Anonymous][quote]As an MCPS elementary school teacher, I would say to take the advice of her preschool teachers if you trust their judgment. There are plenty of children who need "extra" attention. Also, if she's been in daycare/preschool all this time, she's already used to the educational environment...although I recognize K may look very different than her current preschool. While this would be a LAST resort and not something you may want to do, we do have parents who put their kids in K, pull them out for a year of private K and then put them back in for 1st. However, it sounds like she is likely read....and there is a ton of growth between now and September! [/quote]

Geez, you have got to be kidding. MCPS K and even 1st grade barely covers what most preschools do with 3 and 4 year kids. OP -the bar is incredibly low now and most kids are bored or just doing busy work. The biggest challenge in K is sitting still at your desk. From an academic standpoint, 3 year olds could handle the new curriculum.

The only reason to red shirt in MCPS is for social development or athletic reasons. 
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