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Trying to keep 1st gr. son from alt. school (for 2nd time) - a mother's vent for help
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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 387390" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I know I just posted, but I do have one question.</p><p> </p><p>If he was able to behave and progress in the Alternative School last year, why fight having him go there this year? </p><p> </p><p>Some of our kids do MUCH better in a non-traditional environment. While my Wiz is incredibly intelligent, we still allowed him to take a vocational course in high school instead of the college prep track. It kept him interested and attending school and learning. We evaluated his needs each year and did whatever was needed to help him get an education and learn to be a good person, one who can function in society. It wasn't easy, and a LOT of people said and did a LOT of strange, rude and/or downright awful things to husband and I, but it was what Wiz needed. We focused on that and ignored anyone who wasn't supportive. After a while I developed a strong rhino skin and the criticism and stupidity of others rolled off my back. (We do this for the other kids also, not just Wiz. He just needed more non-traditional things.)</p><p> </p><p>I am NOT saying that your son is "doomed" to forever be in an alternative school, just wondering why you are against it?</p><p> </p><p>I am glad you found us, and hope that something I posted was helpful. If any info is not helpful, feel free to ignore it - no offense will be taken! You will find that this site is absolutely incredible, and more supportive than you could even imagine. We truly have been there done that for many, if not most, of the problems you have to tackle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 387390, member: 1233"] I know I just posted, but I do have one question. If he was able to behave and progress in the Alternative School last year, why fight having him go there this year? Some of our kids do MUCH better in a non-traditional environment. While my Wiz is incredibly intelligent, we still allowed him to take a vocational course in high school instead of the college prep track. It kept him interested and attending school and learning. We evaluated his needs each year and did whatever was needed to help him get an education and learn to be a good person, one who can function in society. It wasn't easy, and a LOT of people said and did a LOT of strange, rude and/or downright awful things to husband and I, but it was what Wiz needed. We focused on that and ignored anyone who wasn't supportive. After a while I developed a strong rhino skin and the criticism and stupidity of others rolled off my back. (We do this for the other kids also, not just Wiz. He just needed more non-traditional things.) I am NOT saying that your son is "doomed" to forever be in an alternative school, just wondering why you are against it? I am glad you found us, and hope that something I posted was helpful. If any info is not helpful, feel free to ignore it - no offense will be taken! You will find that this site is absolutely incredible, and more supportive than you could even imagine. We truly have been there done that for many, if not most, of the problems you have to tackle. [/QUOTE]
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