Primary & Secondary Education - May 2007

My son is a fourth grader and his behavior in class has always been a problem at each grade level. I'm concerned it will continue and possibly become a bigger problem. He is a GATE student so I don't think it would benefit him to repeat fourth grade. His birthday is Sept. 14 and he will begin 5th grade in August. I've been thinking about taking him out of school for a year so he can grow and mature. Even though he was mentally ready for kindergarten, I regret that I did not go ahead and wait a year before starting him in school. I was concerned if I had waited he would have been bored and getting into trouble. But now, I'm concerned he will always be more immature and smaller than his friends & peers. In addition to being a bright kid, he is also a natural born athelete. I'm concerned as he approached middle school and high school that his immature behavior and size will be a hinderance to him. So, is there anybody out there who has done what I'm thinking about doing? Thanks!!!

2007-05-31 23:53:27 · 8 answers · asked by Fe 2

What are you or your school doing to address this growing problem?

2007-05-31 23:02:46 · 1 answers · asked by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7

2007-05-31 19:56:31 · 2 answers · asked by rkyadavr 2

So I am a few years off from having to worry about this but I do not want my child to participate in the D.A.R.E. program. I feel it is an unsuccessful program and will be a waste of her educational time at school. I also feel that her father and I will do a better job educating her on this topic at home. From what I remember parents have to sign a permission slip for their child to particpate in the program. Has anyone not had their child participate in D.A.R.E. and did you have any difficulties with parents, the school, etc afterwards?

2007-05-31 19:15:09 · 4 answers · asked by jenncarp 2

my teacher gave me this assignment. i have to find in the state of california, all state universities, all uc colleges, all private colleges, and all junior colleges. also i have to find each locations, when they were founded, and what you need to get in.

2007-05-31 16:30:13 · 2 answers · asked by liliana_trj 1

i have to write about classes tat we r g2 get next yr and y next yr is g2 be better then this yr. what if u passed....geometry in summer skool...then wat class do u get?

2007-05-31 14:34:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-31 14:10:03 · 5 answers · asked by Eli D 1

A High School in a town in California passed a rule to learn Spanish or they don't graduate!!! this is the USA NOT Mexico!!!

2007-05-31 13:52:41 · 5 answers · asked by JWJ 1

l have been going to school and I'm almost done, but now I'm starting to think it was a waste of time.

2007-05-31 13:09:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-31 12:53:37 · 6 answers · asked by eyobel g 1

My brother needs to work on his reading over the summer and I was wondering if there was any way to get free tests online over the book, rather than to pay for accelerated reader (AR). My brother is 10 years old and moving to 5th grade this next year.

2007-05-31 12:26:01 · 2 answers · asked by PeRsOn 2

Our student handbook says that a student failing 3 subjects may be considered for retention.

2007-05-31 11:09:00 · 17 answers · asked by Cathy H 1

2007-05-31 10:46:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

It currently takes me an average of a month to read a 400-page novel, and that is when I'm spending atleast an hour a day on it. I enjoy reading, but I get overwhelmed very easily because it takes so long to finish a story.

Does anyone have any tips that would help improve my reading speed and comprehension? Thanks a bunch.

2007-05-31 10:24:06 · 3 answers · asked by boink 2

What are your views on grammar schools? Do you think they can help with a better education?
Tell me your opinions

2007-05-31 08:39:29 · 3 answers · asked by Airelle 2

I was flipping through the channels today and I came across the public access channel for the local public school district. It gave a list of the honors students in each of the area high schools, giving the students' names and schools. A couple of the kids were listed as being enrolled in a special education program at one of the schools.

Now, I know that "special ed" encompasses many different kinds of people, from deaf to emotionally impaired to learning disabled to people learning english as a second language. And I know that some kids are partially mainstreamed -- that is, they go to some "regular" classes.

But how do you have honors in special education? It seems like they'd just list the "special" honors kids with the "regular" honors kids, especially if they earn the designation by taking upper-level classes.

Thanks for your answers.

2007-05-31 08:10:25 · 4 answers · asked by Rat 7

I try to think of middleschool and how great its going to be but, im still sad. Whenever i think of memories, i cry. what can i do to make me feel better?

2007-05-31 08:10:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Me and my friend made fun of a girl for a second time and now we are suffering 3 day out of school suspension. Im really scared because I'm a straight A student and had big plans for my future. I've written an apology letter to the principal, but she still shows no sympathy towards me. TELL ME HONESTLY-WILL I BE EXPELLED?? i wont be hurt if u tell me the truth.

2007-05-31 07:04:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went to Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, CA form 1993-1996.

2007-05-31 06:38:59 · 7 answers · asked by angelxouxielove 2

the great god's creation.. how can I explain this to my dumb teacher?

2007-05-31 02:38:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

With the 28% of high school students failing the Ohio Graduation test, I think that the Gov, his staff and all of the State Reps should take the test and the results be published in the Columbus Dispatch. Anyone else agree???

2007-05-31 02:04:02 · 5 answers · asked by bdgheen 1

I have a 13 year old boy that has been struggling with school since he was a little boy. lack of focus is what teachers keep telling me. I dont know how to help him. I cant be with him in school to help him focus...Is it really the parents job to do this...or is it the teachers job? If it is my job how can I help him?

2007-05-30 14:57:19 · 3 answers · asked by Nicole E 4

it was a hot sunnuy day and we were outside at gym.class and i ask my teacher to get a drink for my self and he sad no < and he is alwas been so mine to me i think he is racest abut my nationality.

2007-05-30 14:48:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to a do report for my senior year on corporal punishment in schools. I know some states still allow cp to be used in schools, I'm just not sure ehich ones. Please do not leave nasty comments or anything. I just need states and statistics. If you know of a particular school district, please post or email me. I need to interveiw people. Or if you go to a school where this is allowed, please tell me if you are comfortable. I know PA still allows it, but my school district does not use it. Thank you.

2007-05-30 13:09:13 · 5 answers · asked by Senator D*L*P™ 5

I mean physical science means chemistry and physics. So does that mean that the physics teacher had to come to an agreement with that of chemistry or what? Im a senior at high school with AP chem and AP physics and was wandering who send this award to me.

2007-05-30 12:59:45 · 1 answers · asked by avalentin911 2

I going to have an award in the" Annual Senior Scholarship and Awards Program" in my high school. I happend to be awarded for "physical science". Now does this really have value or is it just a piece of paper? what do audience think of the person who won an award?

2007-05-30 12:53:29 · 2 answers · asked by avalentin911 2

-Our high school has a maximum of 800 students in total

-I surveyed 200 people in my high school

-This came up to: 40 random students from each grade (grade: 7, 8, 9, 10 11) (40 x 5=200)

-I randomly asked students in our school cafeteria to do my surveys

THIS WAS MY SURVEY:

Which of the following COLD beverages do you drink the most?

a) Water
b) Juice
c) Soda
d) Milk
e) Energy Drink
f) Other

Which of the following HOT beverages do you drink the most?

a) Coffee
b) Tea
c) Hot Chocolate
d) Other

IS MY SAMPLE REPRESENTATIVE? Can you justify your answer for me, please?

2007-05-30 11:59:16 · 2 answers · asked by freindly asian 1

Can anybody decipher #1 from the 2007 AP Physics B free response section? It is from
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap07_physb_frq_kw.pdf
and I would appreciate some help! Thanks!

2007-05-30 11:39:41 · 3 answers · asked by Nickz 1

2007-05-30 10:40:53 · 5 answers · asked by Alisha W 3

I am in 8th grade- My math teacher is threatening ALL his math classes by saying "if you do not finish study island I guess i will be seeing you over the summer" I am not a terrible student but I am getting a C in his class and I have worked hard All Year My parents even hired a tutor an yet my math teacher is threatening to hold any one who does not complete a stupid web site or complete tests that show you can add fractions and decimals should not keep me from graduating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-05-30 10:29:25 · 8 answers · asked by CollegeGurl 2