Why is my son one of the many kids in the school system that have been left behind?
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As a parent, you have to realize that the school can only do so much. Have you ever volunteered in your son's classroom? Why is is that your son is reading on a third grade level? Do you ever read with him on a consistent basis? If you did, then his reading skills would definitely improve. I have not trying to be harsh, I just want you to get the big picture. The schools can't do it all. This has to be a family effort. Would it make sense for you son to be in a third grade class because that is his reading level? Emotionally , it would be damaging to him.It would be better if you encourage your son to hit the books. Get him a tutor to help him in the areas that he is falling behind in. He might have learning disabilities. Have him assessed and then proceed accordingly. Don't focus on why he was passed on year after year. There is nothing you can do to change that. Instead, focus on your son and what is going to be his best game plan for getting back to grade level. Talk with his teacher. She will be able to give you ideas on what needs to be done at this point. I wish you all the best.
996677
My son was diagnosed as attention deficit and mildy autistic by our public education system in Texas. We were told he would never hold a job, graduate from H.S., and would be institutionalized as an adult. We fought the system continuously, forced them to place him in mainstream classes and to accommodate his learning disabilities, much to the dismay of educators. He graduated last month from college, has had a job for six years and drives a new car he purchased himself. \nIf you are willing to completely dedicate yourself to helping your child , they can overcome this disability, it will not be easy. The public education system would rather label your child and place them in special education. Without a voucher system there is no help available from private specialized programs.
196720
My nephew was in "regular school" but falling behind.  They put him in Montessori school, he has jumped up a grade level in most subjects.  He is also learning 2 languages and how to play the guitar.  You cannot get that in a regular classroom, there are just too many students.
575593
Lack of pride, as someone said. when they have kids, no-one will give them grades for that. Their kids will grow up in a weird way as in this world with so many hurries... why do care about them?\nI think it is because... they don't care about what you or I think about them. some really have no idea how to spell. some others will rely completely on the spell checking, ignoring that it won't tell them when to use "you're" and "your", "there" and "their". So.. basically... this is all lost.\nSimply get used to it. Or not. Be prepared. It'll get worse.
868389
Family members already or previously members of the school board. School systems! We're all about nepotism!
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Smart kids often have motivation issues.\n\nHe needs to learn WHY education is important. Why should he do all this stuff. What does it matter? No, avoiding punishment is NOT an adequate response to this. He needs to know what his own interests are, and HOW what he's doing in school relates to them.\n\nAlso, he may need Gifted education support. Request that he be tested.\n\nGifted education is not about "playtime" or "rewards," and it is NOT just for straight-A students.\n\nActually, the kids that are very bright that are underperforming need Gifted Education programming the most!\n\nhttp://www.metagifted.org/topics/gifted/underachievement/\n\nhttp://www.hoagiesgifted.org/underachiever.htm\n\nhttp://www.gifted-children.com.au/link/special_needs/underachievement\n\nhttp://www.kisser.net.au/pdeo/peac/page8.html
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If you are smart enough to get them kind of grades but not smart enough to understand are they good or not then there is only one person to blame--- George Bush for that fricken no student left behind program now any "mo-ron" can get through simple grade school and hold the rest of the kids back to help these "special children" Jeezzz I can believe that I seen this question....What I see is some "cool" kid (judging by the UpPeRcAsE cutisey crap) wanting to get undue praise from some strangers. Well I don’t buy it!
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Most likely the kids that he is spending time with do it.. That unfortunatly happens a lot. Just sit and talk with him, he will come around.. I think all kids do this at some point.
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I'm having a hard problem understanding why you did not know he was failing long ago. Was there no communications from the teacher? Did you ever see a report card? Your son may have been lying about his grades because he was embarrassed and ashamed. You may be thinking that your harsh punishment of him is because of lying, but he thinks it's because of the grades. For our children to succeed in school, they need our daily help and involvement. So I ask again, where have you been all this time that your son was failing? What are you doing now to help him succeed and rediscover his love of learning that obviously has been lost somewhere along the way? All your harsh punishment will teach him is that in the future he'll have to figure out how to lie better. I would suggest some family counseling, because I think you are off-track in how you are handling your son and it's only going to get worse when he hits puberty, any second now.
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I agree that statistics show that he will fall in a higher rate of dropping out but its up to you to make sure that doesn't happen.  Most of the kids that drop out were held back in the first place because the parents weren't there to help them.  Then there are kids that had the parental support but weren't mature enough to pass on.  I agree that if you will retain a student it should be in first grade. In kinder they learn letter sounds and they are only there half of the day.  In first they learn to put it all together and decode.  In second they read for comprehension.  The following grades are for learning from what they read.  So if you are going to retain him, first grade is your the one key grade where it may actually help.  If you wait, he will fall farther behind.  But like i said, its up to you to make sure he doesn't fall through the cracks.
85672
well every person has to have top grade education for free. but the no child left behind is only focused on a random choice of people. im doing bad, and my teacher says," fail, we dont care." and another teacher told me," do something like drugs or do anyhting illegal, but dont disturb the class!!!"
36715
Perhaps a given school, but generally there is a special school where they send all the **** ups that can't keep it together in the regular school (at least, that's the case in a large district).
789614
I suggest the school counciler or maybe someone in your church. The best thing that could happen would be if they did tell. What if this same person has moved on to another child now? And you can be the one to help that child. God Bless you and have mercy for what some jackass has put you through.
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Schools seek to prepare children to become active and productive members of the workforce.\n\nFamilies prepare children to become responsible parents and involved community members.\n\nIt's supposed to be a team effort.\n\nIdeally. Sigh.
378120
There are many problems that exist with public schools, and there are a variety of reasons.  Parents aren't making their kids learn any discipline or have any discipline about learning, schools are underfunded, teachers are underpaid, (which makes some potentially great teachers choose other fields) lack of community support, exagerated emphasis on standardized testing, etc.  The biggest problem would be apathy from the general public, everyone always thinks that it either isn't their problem or that someone else will fix it. It's like the TV ad with the huge group of people standing around talking about how horrible it is that someone dropped trash 2 feet from the trash can, but no one in the group actually reaches down and picks it up.  Lest you all think I am all talk and no action, I am an 11 year veteran teacher of public high school, and yes, I am still "in the trenches."
683134
he went 2 my elementry school. wasnt his mom like a teacher or sumthin?    -im not joking, im serious!
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"In America, no child should be left behind. Every child should be educated to his or her full potential. This proposal sets forth the Presidents proposed framework to accomplish that goal. This Administration will work with Congress to ensure that this happens quickly, and in a bipartisan manner"\n\nYet still- this issue remains unsolved.  I completely agree with you- why can't we Americans deal with this- as these are our future generations- we need them, educated and aware of the world around them!