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In reply to the discussion: How does one flunk 5th grade? [View all]

FirstLight

(13,355 posts)
8. good idea
Fri Mar 8, 2013, 04:45 PM
Mar 2013

since other communication is too casual, it needs to be an official request and sent to the proper channels... thanks

How does one flunk 5th grade? [View all] FirstLight Mar 2013 OP
I guess one might, but in this case, TEACHER and SCHOOL flunk. elleng Mar 2013 #1
Put it in writing mainstreetonce Mar 2013 #6
good idea FirstLight Mar 2013 #8
A paper trail is always a good thing. thucythucy Mar 2013 #10
hi d_r Mar 2013 #2
seriously! FirstLight Mar 2013 #4
Hang in there... onpatrol98 Mar 2013 #12
thanks FirstLight Mar 2013 #13
Actually savebigbird Mar 2013 #29
Good advice. proud2BlibKansan Mar 2013 #31
there is a new school going online on May1st....it may be a better option for your daughter. chillfactor Mar 2013 #3
yes, please PM me FirstLight Mar 2013 #7
done...good luck! chillfactor Mar 2013 #17
It is so hard when the teacher blames the child instead of hedgehog Mar 2013 #5
take a witness with you for all meetings, a friend is ok, doesn't need to be a legal advocate.... msongs Mar 2013 #9
I think you are seeing the result of Prop. 13 reteachinwi Mar 2013 #11
I wholeheartedly agree... FirstLight Mar 2013 #14
You have the right to ask the district to evaluate her for a learning disability. MannyGoldstein Mar 2013 #15
holy wow...i didn't even know that link existed! FirstLight Mar 2013 #16
My wife and I help local parents with this stuff MannyGoldstein Mar 2013 #18
What a nice thing for you and your wife to do! Rider3 Mar 2013 #20
Tremendously satisfying work MannyGoldstein Mar 2013 #26
I suspect you and your wife MoclipsHumptulips Mar 2013 #37
This sucks Rider3 Mar 2013 #19
thanks FirstLight Mar 2013 #21
The Principal just called FirstLight Mar 2013 #22
also...you wanna hear "Irony"...? FirstLight Mar 2013 #23
.... OneGrassRoot Mar 2013 #25
Well I sure can relate to you. My step-grandson might have to repeat the year also. southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #24
yikes FirstLight Mar 2013 #27
My son had ADHD the school never told me. I worked at a doctor's office and realized southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #28
ADHD is a medical diagnosis. Schools don't diagnose it. proud2BlibKansan Mar 2013 #32
I did but had their own evaluation team. That is the way they did it. I can only tell you what southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #33
By not coming to school proud2BlibKansan Mar 2013 #30
As a former teacher, I can confirm this TexasBushwhacker Mar 2013 #36
Hang in there, Mom. SEMOVoter Mar 2013 #34
... FirstLight Mar 2013 #35
Update - the plot thickens FirstLight Apr 2013 #38
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