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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - I can see the request because my child has never been in a formal environment with other kids, like preschool or daycare and things have been more lax at home.

I think the school's biggest reason is to get my child to understand structure and routine.

I of course want to set my child up for success and don't want them to be struggling if they were to be in 2nd grade.[/quote]
Understandable, the structure and routine will not be difficult and will be overcome in no time. It’s only second grade and not like upper grades where students need to concentrate more. There is still a lot of play in second grade and your child will fall in line to what the others are doing. Homeschool children typically are more mature and you mentioned you moved quite a bit so I would be willing to bet that your child is above level and can tolerate better than older kids. [/quote]

My kiddo reads very well and is doing well in double digit math. Started reading chapter books recently. Language seems above a typical kid age - says words and uses descriptions that I know I didn't say at that age 😆

But yes, the biggest strike is not having formal structure because we are loosy goosy and don't have a routine. School said kiddo took longer to complete some tasks compared to others in class.

Granted, it was only one day, and the kids being compared are almost done with their first year.

Overall, though, I can improve on points made before the next school year if we are accepted.[/quote]

Your kid will get it. That is so minor, he will figure it out and it will be quick. He just hasn’t had to do it, but he will when his peers are. Put him in second and I wish you luck on whatever choice you make. [/quote]

I'd be fine with that, but again, got the impression if we said no to a grade 1 evaluation, then we'd be out for consideration.[/quote]

Been there.  Rejected for K across the board.  For Pre-K?  Come on in, they said, across the board.  Money grab, maybe, but it was our reality and we got the message.

DC did end up having a learning disability, but has worked through that and is now in college.

It works out in the end.[/quote]

OP here - Yes, it could be a money grab, but I didn't get that vibe. The school is on the smaller side and I do believe they genuinely want to place students in the right grade level to ensure success.

Obviously I want that, too!

I mentioned above that if we get accepted, it really will be an "all" thing since we've been loose on structure, it'll be a new thing for everyone! But I do think it's a good thing.

I have come to realize over this last year's time that I cannot provide an environment that a formal peer environment can. One day they'll have to get a job and work with others so I need to set my child up for success now and not try at 18 😅[/quote]

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