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<blockquote data-quote="Kjs" data-source="post: 128697"><p>Take a deep breath. Remember how special YOU are to have a child so special. And tomorrow I may be the one crying. Today was a good day. Tomorrow we take as it comes.</p><p> </p><p>Oh the school. I have fought the school for several years. Sometimes showing up on a daily basis. I have been a pain in their butt.</p><p> </p><p>I was a strong supporter of the public school. The past few years have changed that.</p><p>With the overcrowding as you mentioned, the kids (my son) has been bullied not only by students, by staff. How does one learn when you are afraid? Superior test scores, skipped a grade...doesn't matter. It is all about doing things and saying things the teacher wants to hear/see. Also, doing it the "normal" way. My son does not learn the "normal" way. Teachers do not accept his way of solving problems or doing work. They want it the "normal" way. He is not wrong, just arrives through a different path. He has often fallen through the cracks and is nothing more than a number to the school. That is why I am there. Often. Way to often. I am tired. But I am there...To close those cracks.</p><p>Once a teacher takes the time to get to know him, they see a bright, happy kid. That rarely happens and what they see is a frustrated child they believe is acting out.</p><p>My son is in 8th grade. Last year of the awful dreaded middle school. He has applied, and been accepted at a small pre-engineering high school. 380 kids 9 - 12. He has more kids in just his 8th grade class. I am praying this makes a difference. hoping it is not too late.</p><p> </p><p>Tuition/money....is there anyone or business or church group that will help sponsor your children? I learned of this when the Spec. Ed program director approached me regarding a foreign language field trip. It is to another country. I told her there is no way we can afford that. I was told no child will be left behind due to cost. There are many businesses that donate and sponser education. it would not cost me anything.</p><p> </p><p>We chose not to go. Hard decision. It would be a great opportunity to use his language skills. He is just to young to go without us. A new country at age 13. Hopefully his High School years will provide another opportunity.</p><p> </p><p>Check around. I hope you find the funding needed. Good Luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kjs, post: 128697"] Take a deep breath. Remember how special YOU are to have a child so special. And tomorrow I may be the one crying. Today was a good day. Tomorrow we take as it comes. Oh the school. I have fought the school for several years. Sometimes showing up on a daily basis. I have been a pain in their butt. I was a strong supporter of the public school. The past few years have changed that. With the overcrowding as you mentioned, the kids (my son) has been bullied not only by students, by staff. How does one learn when you are afraid? Superior test scores, skipped a grade...doesn't matter. It is all about doing things and saying things the teacher wants to hear/see. Also, doing it the "normal" way. My son does not learn the "normal" way. Teachers do not accept his way of solving problems or doing work. They want it the "normal" way. He is not wrong, just arrives through a different path. He has often fallen through the cracks and is nothing more than a number to the school. That is why I am there. Often. Way to often. I am tired. But I am there...To close those cracks. Once a teacher takes the time to get to know him, they see a bright, happy kid. That rarely happens and what they see is a frustrated child they believe is acting out. My son is in 8th grade. Last year of the awful dreaded middle school. He has applied, and been accepted at a small pre-engineering high school. 380 kids 9 - 12. He has more kids in just his 8th grade class. I am praying this makes a difference. hoping it is not too late. Tuition/money....is there anyone or business or church group that will help sponsor your children? I learned of this when the Spec. Ed program director approached me regarding a foreign language field trip. It is to another country. I told her there is no way we can afford that. I was told no child will be left behind due to cost. There are many businesses that donate and sponser education. it would not cost me anything. We chose not to go. Hard decision. It would be a great opportunity to use his language skills. He is just to young to go without us. A new country at age 13. Hopefully his High School years will provide another opportunity. Check around. I hope you find the funding needed. Good Luck. [/QUOTE]
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