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InHiding2013
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Switching schools mid-year
Does anyone have any stories about switching schools mid year for a young child (first grade)?
A house is available in the same district but different school. DC would have to change before/after care programs too.
Any advice is appreciated.
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Posted 11/5/13 11:36 AM  |
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nferrandi
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Nicole
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Re: Switching schools mid-year
I think at that age it isn't that big of a deal. I would probably wait until after a school break so he can prepare and start fresh.
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| Posted 11/5/13 12:13 PM |
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VikingChick
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Anna
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Switching schools mid-year
We switched DS to a diff school in January last year. 1st grade also. After Sandy f'ed with the school year (we are in Long Beach).
Frankly, it was a disaster. He was super pissed at us, and acted out all year.
Our DS is super stubborn. Maybe if yours is easier going you will have a less hard time?
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| Posted 11/5/13 2:52 PM |
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FranM
And so it goes....
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Switching schools mid-year
Would it be possible to stay in the same school until the end of the school year since you are in the same district ? I know my district has been flexible with situations like yours.
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| Posted 11/5/13 3:56 PM |
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steph4777
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Stephanie
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Re: Switching schools mid-year
Since it's the same district, do you know if they would make an exception? You may need to drive a little farther but it might be worth it to keep DC in the same school for the whole year.
I think it's easier for younger kids to fit in when you make a switch in the middle of the year. I remember switching schools after Christmas break, I had a tougher time because I was going in 7th grade and all the kids knew each other since elementary school. My brother was in 2nd grade and he had no issues with the transition.
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| Posted 11/6/13 9:11 AM |
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Re: Switching schools mid-year
I won't switch my DS in the middle of the school year even thought it would be SO much easier for both of us
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| Posted 11/6/13 10:36 PM |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
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Re: Switching schools mid-year
I switched schools in the middle of a school year a few times growing up and it was really not a big deal at a for me.
Sure it's not ideal, but it is so hard to time home shopping to just the summer.
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| Posted 11/7/13 11:35 AM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Switching schools mid-year
My son started Kindergarten and had SUCH a hard time- cried for like the 1st month of school and since we were already in contract for a house in another district, I was a nervous wreck!
We made the switch over right after the holidays- I expected the crying and everything all over again- maybe even worse and guess what? He did GREAT!
Actually, on his 1st day he volunteered to take another kid to the nurse (the teacher and I laughed- considering he was the new kid- who knew NO ONE and had no clue where the nurses office even was!)
I stayed positive the whole time, and never once let me child sense my anxiety!
He doesn't remember ever going to another school now (3rd grade!)
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| Posted 11/7/13 12:45 PM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Allison
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Switching schools mid-year
My son isn't school age yet but I was in 4 different elementary schools in 5 years. Each and every move was tough.
IMO if you can avoid it def do.
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| Posted 11/8/13 12:51 PM |
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