tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930179954708464742.post8790103974041680957..comments2023-05-08T09:10:49.645-04:00Comments on Sunrise on the Water: StuffAnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472342143854293192noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930179954708464742.post-26188214531942527962010-04-15T21:27:51.823-04:002010-04-15T21:27:51.823-04:00Everyone has given you some great advice already, ...Everyone has given you some great advice already, but I just wanted to throw one more bit out there. One thing I have had to do is develop a bit of a thick skin.(still working on it too) There are a lot of people out there that think I am crazy. I hear it all. the. time. I get tired of explaining myself to people. I agree with you that all day kindy is tough, and if your son is already ahead of the game there will be a lot of time wasted. I learned this from experience. <br /><br />I can't tell you what you should do. Whatever you decide you should be firm and at peace and don't worry about what other people say.<br /><br />Also, the whole "socialization" thing is really not that big of a deal. I know it seems like it should be, but it really isn't. My kids get along very well with each other. I always remind them that friends will come in and out of their lives, but they will always have each other. <br /><br />Ok, I know that I said I didn't have any advice, but if your son can already read, you could have "school" done in 2 hours (if that long) at home if you even chose to do formal schooling with him. <br /><br />So that is my 2 cents. I know that the decision is hard, but you are him mom and whatever you decide be at peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930179954708464742.post-75419081679805034932010-04-15T12:17:17.674-04:002010-04-15T12:17:17.674-04:00Are you ready to have your mind blown? Kindergart...Are you ready to have your mind blown? Kindergarten is NOT required! I didn't know that until dd started. Then the teacher explained that little fact to me. At least here in Az kindergarten isn't a required class - 1st grade is but it sounds like Wyatt's ahead of the curve anyway. <br /><br />I 4th the whole talk to the principal thing. You do hold all of the cards & if Wyatt stays until lunch then it sounds like he'd actually be considered full time according to most school districts which in turn enables them to fed money for him. <br /><br />Look up any & all rules pertaining to education on the island & if not available ask the principle. You should be able to get this done. Let us know what happens, kay?sues2u2http://www.hellomynameissusan.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930179954708464742.post-42687148187253586022010-04-15T10:09:47.213-04:002010-04-15T10:09:47.213-04:00i just wanted to affirm your thinking that 6 hours...i just wanted to affirm your thinking that 6 hours is way too much sitting down for a little boy - i have one (a bit younger) and i taught and really, its unfair. boys get burnt out on school so young because the expectations favor girls more and more, especially with all the physical parameters. so you're not crazy and you're not the only one!<br /><br />i 2nd andrea's hs-ing suggestions and the OP's about ignoring nancy negative and talking to the real deal - the principal. its KINDER, why in the world can't you leave at lunch? like you said, he can read already.<br /><br />When God entrusted these boys to you, He made you their primary educator. Even if you chose to share that responsibility with a school, it should be on your terms. <br /><br />Good luck!Mrs. Captain PAOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12086103302453502533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930179954708464742.post-51286899202023679892010-04-15T02:02:49.785-04:002010-04-15T02:02:49.785-04:00Awesome advice from Carrie!!
I had a few of my f...Awesome advice from Carrie!!<br /><br />I had a few of my friends in high school home school half and go to the private school I attended the other half. <br />Carrie is right, you do hold the cards. You are definitely going to have to do your homework, per say, to find out your rights and your options. I don't think that scares you, though!! :)<br /><br />You strike me as the type of person who isn't afraid to stand up for yourself or for your kids. So find out your options and be firm in implementing what YOU know is right for your son. We are their advocates.<br /><br />And if it turns out you home school, well, I'm sure it will be a blessing for both you and Wyatt. Blessings come in the most unassuming packages sometimes. <br /><br />Any home school co-ops or other families there? Or is that a far-reach for the type of base you are stationed at??Andrea@Sgt and Mrs Hubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226888560872834473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930179954708464742.post-55120054187011154992010-04-15T00:22:20.628-04:002010-04-15T00:22:20.628-04:00I feel your pain. No one ever told me decisions a...I feel your pain. No one ever told me decisions about education could be so hard. We home schooled for 5 1/2 years. We started when my oldest was headed to middle school in San Diego. There was no way I was going to put him in the situation he was headed for. Anyway, it was a blessing for our family. All my kids are currently in DoD schools...but my daughter only attends middle school half time (luckily, it's an "A" day, "B" day schedule, so I chose what classes I wanted her to have and she just goes on "A" days. It works great and she's not in that prison-like environment more than necessary. The high school isn't as bad in that respect, and my high school boys are really liking it. My youngest son heads to middle school next year, and we will either do half-time for him to, or exclusively home school him. Still haven't decided.<br /><br />Anyway, one thing I wanted to advise you of...is to not take the lady's negativity as a definitive answer. She doesn't make the rules, and it really doesn't matter what she thinks...it's not up to her. As a parent, you have a lot more control than you realize. Sending him in the morning and having him finish at lunchtime really sounds like a GREAT solution to me. <br /><br />I have encountered a LOT of opinions and "helpful" advice over the years when it comes to MY children's education, and I've learned that most people are coming from a place of fear. They don't want you to do anything different than they are doing, because it makes them feel that they are doing it wrong, or that YOU think they are doing it wrong (for example...what she said to you about being a stay at home mom). I have learned to let my children's development, manners, and abilities speak for themselves and just chuckle to myself over the "helpful" nay-sayers.<br /><br />If you are seriously wanting your son to attend half-day, talk to the principal. If you don't like his/her answer...talk to the district. Confidently explain where you are coming from. It is about your son's educational/emotional needs...NOT what the school would like you to do. There are SO many options. I've known home schoolers who have their child attend for ONE subject...and since they are entitled by law to a free and appropriate education, the school is not in a position to deny that, even if you are only wanting them to provide part of that while you provide the other parts.<br /><br />Anyway, sorry this is so long, but I just hate to see you start out this process discouraged. You really hold the cards, I promise! My oldest is about to graduate high school with honors, and one thing I have learned through all of our educational adventures, is that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to education. We've done a variety of things to meet our kids needs and have learned there is more than one way to do it...even if it a combination of things, or different options for different kids.Carrie Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323016099139441976noreply@blogger.com