I.Dup. Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 please just humor my postpartum brain. IF you count grade levels, what grade levels would you put these children in? 11yo- turns 12 in January 8yo- turns 9 in December 6yo- turns 7 in December 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks 3yo- turns 4 in November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 6 3 1 K PK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 My 11 yo who turns 12 in Dec. is in 5th and will be going into 6th in the fall. 8yo - turns 9 in Dec. - 3rd in the fall 6 - 7 in Dec. - 1st in the fall 4 - 5 in summer - pre-K 3 - 4 - preschool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 In the fall? 11yo would be 6th grade. 8yo would be 3rd grade (in most states) 6yo would be first grade (in most states) 4yo would be kindergarten. 3yo would be preschool (I don't use the term "pre-kindergarten") ETA: Most states have cut-off dates of September 1-ish. It would not occur to me to not enroll a child in kindergarten who was 5 in July. And as a homeschooler, "maturity" and the cut-off date of the state where I live are irrelevant, because you're going to teach whatever he is capable of learning, regardless of what his grade level on paper might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Same as Embassy with a year one way or t'other, especially with the three year old. Depending on ability, delay PreK or proceed on through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 please just humor my postpartum brain. IF you count grade levels, what grade levels would you put these children in? 11yo- turns 12 in January 6th in fall 2013 8yo- turns 9 in December 3rd fall 2013 6yo- turns 7 in December 1st fall 2013 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks preK fall 2013 3yo- turns 4 in November preschool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Sixth, 3rd, 1st, K, preschool (fall 2013) would be typical here. It still depends on the child, especially for kids with late summer birthdays. My younger DD is almost a year younger than some of her classmates because she turned 5 just before the K cutoff in late August. One of older DD's classmates is a year older because she was "red-shirted" and didn't start school until after she could have based on age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 11yo- turns 12 in January--6th in the fall 8yo- turns 9 in December--3rd in the fall 6yo- turns 7 in December--1st in the fall 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks--K in the fall 3yo- turns 4 in November--Will be K age in fall 2015 This is according to the September 1 cutoff in my state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Same as Embassy. Kids have to be 5 by the end of September to start K in our local public schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 11yo- turns 12 in January 6th 8yo- turns 9 in December 3rd 6yo- turns 7 in December 1st 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks K 3yo- turns 4 in November not in a grade I notice you're getting the most disagreement on the nearly-5yo. My 4yos turned 5 today and I consider them K in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 11yo- turns 12 in January - rising 6th 8yo- turns 9 in December - rising 3rd 6yo- turns 7 in December - rising 1st 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks - rising K 3yo- turns 4 in November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 In my school they would be in the following grades: 6 3 1 K P3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 please just humor my postpartum brain. IF you count grade levels, what grade levels would you put these children in? 11yo- turns 12 in January 8yo- turns 9 in December 6yo- turns 7 in December 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks 3yo- turns 4 in November Did I miss a WTM Baby announcement!?! When did you go from pregnant to postpartum? Congrats on your little one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Rule of thumb (altering around 7th grade if need be) is birthday as of Sept 1st minus 5 equals grade level. 11yo- turns 12 in January 6th 8yo- turns 9 in December 3rd 6yo- turns 7 in December 1st 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks Kindy (though I'll be honest that I struggle with summer bdays, wanting to redshirt many) 3yo- turns 4 in November preschool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 6 3 1 K PK Okay, good. This seems to be the general consensus, and that is right where I have them. We have Dec cutoff; Summer and fall bdays are parents' choice. Dec cutoff is either the first or the 31st, depending on district. Maybe this is what is throwing me off. My December birthdays suddenly seem too "old" for the grades they are going into, and it makes me wonder. Did I miss a WTM Baby announcement!?! When did you go from pregnant to postpartum? Congrats on your little one! Thank you :) I did not post an announcement, but here's one of my favorite pictures of him (he's 11 days old now) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Oh! What a little darling! That smile... Best wishes! Enjoy your dear boy! ((((Hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 6 3 1 K4 K3 The K4 is the conservative route and would really depend on the dc as you get there. If it's a girl and comfortable, you could call K5. If it's a boy and/or not ready, go K4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 please just humor my postpartum brain. IF you count grade levels, what grade levels would you put these children in? 11yo- turns 12 in January - starting sixth grade in the fall 8yo- turns 9 in December - starting third grade in the fall 6yo- turns 7 in December - starting first grade in the fall 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks - starting K in the fall 3yo- turns 4 in November - starting pre-K in the fall I think. Don't quote me; it's late here, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 please just humor my postpartum brain. IF you count grade levels, what grade levels would you put these children in? 11yo- turns 12 in January 8yo- turns 9 in December 6yo- turns 7 in December 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks 3yo- turns 4 in November In our state you would have 6th, 3rd, 1st, k and pre prek for your youngest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 please just humor my postpartum brain. IF you count grade levels, what grade levels would you put these children in? 11yo- turns 12 in January 6th 8yo- turns 9 in December 3rd 6yo- turns 7 in December 1st 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks maybe K, with the possibility of 2 years of K depending on readiness and progress 3yo- turns 4 in November no grade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 6 3 1 Pre-K. Our state cut off for this keeps moving but was July 1st last I checked. Pre-K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Where're I Iive has an easy way to figure it out. You don't have to think of birth months, it's done by birth years. (so a cut off of Dec. 31) Born in 2003 would be currently in grade 4, going into grade 5 after the summer. Born in 2004 would be currently in grade 3, going into grade 4 after the summer. Born in 2005 would be currently in grade 2, going into grade 3 after the summer. Born in 2006 would be currently in grade 1, going into grade 2 after the summer. ..... And so on.... I personally don't know anyone who has red shirted. I'm not sure how common it is in these parts of Canada. This does mean my Youngest who turns 8 at the end of November is in grade 2 and will be starting grade 3 after the Summer holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Where're I Iive has an easy way to figure it out. You don't have to think of birth months, it's done by birth years. (so a cut off of Dec. 31) Born in 2003 would be currently in grade 4, going into grade 5 after the summer. Born in 2004 would be currently in grade 3, going into grade 4 after the summer. Born in 2005 would be currently in grade 2, going into grade 3 after the summer. Born in 2006 would be currently in grade 1, going into grade 2 after the summer. ..... And so on.... I personally don't know anyone who has red shirted. I'm not sure how common it is in these parts of Canada. This does mean my Youngest who turns 8 at the end of November is in grade 2 and will be starting grade 3 after the Summer holidays. Interesting. So that would put my 2 December birthdays "behind." And it would put my 5yo into pre-K instead of K. Huh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Our cut off is Sept 15th. That would make them 6th, 3rd, 1st, K and PK in the fall. However, your getting ready to turn 5 y/o may or may not be ready for K. Some are, some aren't. It's good to look at academic and emotional maturity when deciding. My now almost 20 y/o was MORE than ready academically to start K at barely 5. Emotionally, however, it would have been beneficial for him to have waited a year. One of my summer day care boys waited a year before starting and he is at the top of his class, great decision for him. I know others that have early Sept birthdays and do well going straight into K. It really depends on the child. If the grade decision is for something simple like church or a co-op then it isn't quite as important to wait, or not. To go into a school building (public or private) at just turned 5, I'd give it very careful consideration (and prayer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 For fall 2013 11yo- turns 12 in January 6th 8yo- turns 9 in December 3rd 6yo- turns 7 in December 1st 4yo- turns 5 in 3 weeks K 3yo- turns 4 in November Preschool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 The only one that would be "iffy" here is the 4yo turning 5 -- our "potential" Kers have to go through a readiness evaluation. If they don't pass in one area, they are recommended to sit-out for a year (academic, social/emotional, physical). The "test' is given in June. All of mine would have passed the academic readiness, the only one that was tested didn't pass the social/emotional readiness, but I have 2 others that I would have been asked to keep back as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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