tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post2577840911010082537..comments2023-09-06T07:09:30.086-04:00Comments on Not Another Mom Blog!: The Decisions We MakeMandy (ZenMonkeyMind)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04766262566767795342noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-16417690085492077262008-02-27T09:34:00.000-05:002008-02-27T09:34:00.000-05:00I am both a mother and a teacher, please take thi...I am both a mother and a teacher, please take this in the spirit that it is intended...many people misunderstand the difference between gifted and bright..gifted is an exception...about 2% of the population is actually gifted, in 13 years of teaching an academic elective i have had maybe 3 students who were truly intellectually gifted...but lots of bright kids. Some people just arrive at milestones more quickly than others, but they are still at a normal place. A gifted mind is not just a precocious one..it is expansive and profound. All students complain that school is boring, because it is not entertaining, sometimes learning is tedious, but that does not mean it is not worthwhile, and all teachers are not created equally..there sre great ones, and good ones and poor ones. If your child's teacher is incompetent then definately move your daughter. If you are dissatisfied with the school system..the truth is , they really don't care...they will tell you they do, but they don't ...honestly they have way bigger problems than a bright little girl who needs more challenge. You are her mother, you care about her way more than anyone, you do what you think is best, but in the eyes of her teachers and the system at large , you are really not unique, and this is your problem, not theirs.xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-60106947322315026492008-02-26T09:52:00.000-05:002008-02-26T09:52:00.000-05:00What school district did you move to? We are in th...What school district did you move to? We are in the Norwin District. Alot of people we know are very please with the cyber-school. I don't know anything about Agora itself. I was not disaplined enough to even think about homeschooling. Now he is in fifth grade and I wish I could go back and have a do over on the schooling thing. Cyberschooling was not an option when he started. Having two teachers in the family, it would have been a battle to start with. My brother (who is a 5th grade teacher and has been for 35 years) says he can educate a child better than any home/cyber school can. Well, that's him. The teacher my son had in 4th grade destroyed any love for school he had, any tolerance he had. The entire year was a battle. Thankfully he's doing a little better in 5th grade this year. We put him in preschool because of his ONLY child status --now when I look back I wish I would have waited. Good luck on your decision making. She may be smart but don't push advanced unless she is truly interested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-13680993158749931182008-02-25T01:34:00.000-05:002008-02-25T01:34:00.000-05:00i'll be watching this discussion closely- i'm not ...i'll be watching this discussion closely- i'm not quite there but i know i'll be deciding soon. and oh yeah, hi again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-48194993738888980202008-02-21T13:34:00.000-05:002008-02-21T13:34:00.000-05:00We home school. We can chat, but today I'm just n...We home school. We can chat, but today I'm just not right in the head (sickies, did I say that here already?).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-45060888731674541062008-02-20T18:14:00.000-05:002008-02-20T18:14:00.000-05:00hi mandy,you should talk to my mom. she teaches 1...hi mandy,<BR/>you should talk to my mom. she teaches 1st grade at a parochial school, and would probably have some insight she could share with you. give me a call sometime <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-90247217046151235702008-02-20T13:47:00.000-05:002008-02-20T13:47:00.000-05:00oh what a blessing to have so smart a kidlet! i am...oh what a blessing to have so smart a kidlet! i am lucky enough to pay next to nothing in rent for my apartment so i can afford a private school for my damien- but i couldn't always afford it even though i wanted to.<BR/>hang in there with the school. there must be something they can do for her!AngelConradiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423318903817661244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-21144999881824362552008-02-19T15:22:00.000-05:002008-02-19T15:22:00.000-05:00Trust your instincts. I'm a teacher and I can say ...Trust your instincts. I'm a teacher and I can say that public education does not work for every child.ConverseMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964215682943025507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-19748150702600175372008-02-17T19:52:00.000-05:002008-02-17T19:52:00.000-05:00I finally read your comment. You are welcome to l...I finally read your comment. You are welcome to link me. Can I link you too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-14934692098305889092008-02-17T13:27:00.000-05:002008-02-17T13:27:00.000-05:00That is a toughy! I couldn't home school because I...That is a toughy! I couldn't home school because I lack the requisite patience, but I am in Jersey, and here there are a lot of homeschoolers. <BR/><BR/>I know one group who manage by sharing the burden/responsibility/fun through a coop. The parents coop their kids together to provide a challenging homeschool environment that is social. <BR/><BR/>This allows parents with strong suits in differing subjects to rely on each other for the best education for their kids, and allows the kids to go to school with other kids, even though they are home schooled. <BR/><BR/>It seems to be very successful. I would suggest trying to see if such a coop exists in your area. <BR/><BR/>You are already doing so much for her just by fighting to see her educational needs are met.Scyllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08764751663560015431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-52490311501151658272008-02-16T13:04:00.001-05:002008-02-16T13:04:00.001-05:00I totally hear you on this one. We visit the home...I totally hear you on this one. We visit the homeschooling topic fairly regularly because I, too, LOVE the concept, but, as you said, I don't trust myself to be the sole provider of my children's educational needs.<BR/><BR/>Only you can know what is truly best for your child. I know it is difficult (and frustrating) to fight the system, but Maya has a terrific advocate in you, and it sounds like you are on the right path to figuring out how she will best succeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-48561680746314992702008-02-16T13:04:00.000-05:002008-02-16T13:04:00.000-05:00I totally hear you on this one. We visit the home...I totally hear you on this one. We visit the homeschooling topic fairly regularly because I, too, LOVE the concept, but, as you said, I don't trust myself to be the sole provider of my children's educational needs.<BR/><BR/>Only you can know what is truly best for your child. I know it is difficult (and frustrating) to fight the system, but Maya has a terrific advocate in you, and it sounds like you are on the right path to figuring out how she will best succeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-37241397969904717772008-02-15T23:56:00.000-05:002008-02-15T23:56:00.000-05:00Charter schools are supposed to be amazing. I don...Charter schools are supposed to be amazing. I don't know much about them. My oldest goes to a parochial school and it is fabulous!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-87479681898553300712008-02-15T19:42:00.000-05:002008-02-15T19:42:00.000-05:00Hi, Mandy,This is my first time checking out your ...Hi, Mandy,<BR/>This is my first time checking out your blog, via your Friday Haiku link. Yesterday I did a Thursday 13 about homeschooling: http://joyce.taron.net/13-things-i-loved-about-home-schooling/<BR/><BR/>BUT . . . One reason home school worked for us is that we have a big, active family. The children made up their own role-playing games together, for example, which wouldn't happen in a one-student home school. There are home school co-ops, however. Maybe something like that would work for you?<BR/><BR/>We had the exact same thoughts that you are having. How can a parent best facilitate his/her child(ren)'s learning?<BR/><BR/>I wish you well. It's a BIG decision.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15201951577572323343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-56536870584400989162008-02-15T19:24:00.000-05:002008-02-15T19:24:00.000-05:00Have you thought about one of the homeschool "scho...Have you thought about one of the homeschool "schools" like Seton? They are taught by you but all of the work is sent to the school. If we can't afford parochial school, this will be the avenue we take.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-84859858443283368372008-02-15T16:46:00.000-05:002008-02-15T16:46:00.000-05:00I think you gave a strong argument for why you nee...I think you gave a strong argument for why you need to investigate options.Burgh Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123901504643963583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-45772306723179522402008-02-15T15:23:00.000-05:002008-02-15T15:23:00.000-05:00oh i feel for you on this one.i actually pushed th...oh i feel for you on this one.<BR/><BR/>i actually pushed the drama king into kindergarten <I>ahead,</I> and lived to regret it (emotionally). on the other hand, roo is doing exceptionally well in regular classes and i've been encouraged to push HER ahead. answer: no. i prefer success at the lower level to the struggles at the higher.<BR/><BR/>you just have to do what your gut tells you to do. and hope for the best.the planet of janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444337511603560544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-36075036578284477732008-02-15T14:11:00.000-05:002008-02-15T14:11:00.000-05:00I totally understand, both my girls complain that ...I totally understand, both my girls complain that school is boring...and I long for them to learn in a better way, but I live in an area where that's just not available...For some reason I'm OK with it because I know school just gets harder and harder and that what they learn in school is a small percentage of what they really need to know. You may find homeschooling the perfect solution, there are so many great groups out there and you could connect with them...homeschool really cuts through the boredom by allowing your child to really sink their teeth into what they learn...sounds like it may be a possibility for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367359569533595467.post-56429025317443745272008-02-15T14:01:00.000-05:002008-02-15T14:01:00.000-05:00Hi Mandy,I have tag for you, Pass it to the Front ...Hi Mandy,<BR/><BR/>I have tag for you, <A HREF="http://julianarw.blogspot.com/2008/02/pass-it-to-front.html" REL="nofollow">Pass it to the Front tag</A> <BR/><BR/>It's up to you if you do it or not. have a nice weekendJulianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019966221143377885noreply@blogger.com