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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Aug 30 2011 : 7:51:47 PM
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I just found out that Kindergarten around here does not start at 5 like I had thought it did. It starts at 6. That means that Nora will have 2 more years at the private Preschool. I was SO looking forward to using that tuition money for something else...like debt...
It's a great school and for the most part we really love it- but I am just astounded at how much money flows out for the child care. But this year she is in the "Big Kids" classroom at the Preschool so I am excited that she will be working on more advanced projects and should start learning to read.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2011 : 05:47:34 AM
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Do you know why they don't start until 6? Or have they just cut kindergarten out of their budget and go straight to first grade? I'm asking because wouldn't it put them a year behind all the way through school and into college?
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2011 : 08:20:35 AM
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Alee-
I would double check your state laws. In most states they are not "required" to provide kindergarten, however as a parent and taxpayer when your child reaches the age of 5 you have the right to enroll them in school. Sometimes as Julie said- they "cut" it due to budget constraints. If for nothing else I would investigate to find out the "Law" so that at least you are a well informed parent. Good luck to you.
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2011 : 8:24:29 PM
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Does this have to do with her birth month? I know here they have to be in the 6 mos before their 6th birthday to start at 5.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2011 : 05:37:50 AM
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Hi Ladies!
I took your sage advice and called to verify the information I was given by another parent. They DO start at 5 here. As long as they are 5 before September 15th they can start. PHEW!! She will be five and a half by the time school starts so we are good! I didn't like the idea of her starting kindergarten at 6 which would really be six and a half for her! That is very late!
They have a whole Elementary school in my town devoted to Kindergarten. After kindergarten they go to the schools closest to their houses. So I will be dropping her off at the Elementary for the first year and then we can walk to the elementary for her first grade year (it's about 3 blocks away) but by then we might have our farm so I might be giving her a ride in. We'll see!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
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Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Sep 01 2011 : 08:07:24 AM
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Alee, glad you got that straightened out...6 did seem strange...what a relief.
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2011 : 09:33:42 AM
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Oh good! I'd hate for her to be bored because she was older and and more advanced.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2011 : 6:22:40 PM
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Alee-
Glad to hear that it will all work out for you and Nora. Love it when that happens!
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Central MN
USA
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