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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We applied to Baltimore privates from out of state and our summer and early fall birthday boys were not asked to repeat their grade at the schools they where were accepted. (coming in late elementary school)[/quote]

Then your kids will be a year to 18 months younger than their classmates.  Because the Baltimore private schools definitely hold back all summer and some spring birthdays.  [/quote]

I am familiar with Baltimore privates making recommendations based on the individual children, beyond just birthday, with some kids progressing normally and others held back but from what I have seen the decision is given to the parent.[/quote]

It really depends where you are. At Gilman about 80% of summer birthdays do Prep 1st - but I do know parents who have specifically refused the recommendation. Of those kids, some have done very well, and some haven’t. In my experience all not all non-redshirted summer birthdays have behavioral and social issues, but all the boys with behavioral and social issues are non-redshirted summer birthdays.

It’s up to you to make the decision for your kid, even at a place like Gilman that makes strong recommendations. But be honest about your kid’s emotional maturity and social skills. Your kid is going to be with their cohort for a long time, and getting off on the wrong foot can be tough.[/quote]

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