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It's Official!

5/7/2015

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On July 1st, Hope will become an official homeschooler.  Now for the big decision, should I report her as Kindergarten or first grade?  In NY, Kindergarten is not mandatory.  Reporting is determined by compulsory age, therefore I can decide between the two grades. Even though Hope is doing mostly first grade work now, I am leaning towards Kindergarten. Why?  It buys some time.  4th grade is the first year when I will have to give a standardized test versus a written narrative.  Should she not be a good “test taker”, testing on a lower lever can be a help.  In other words, if she is reported as 4th grade but doing 5th and 6th grade work, the test will be less stressful for her.  It also allows some breathing room if I should ever want to give her a break or if she, herself should need a break in the upcoming years.    

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    I am a homeschooling mom who lives in New York State and homeschools my 2 daughters.  My oldest is 19 and Dyslexic and my youngest, who is 12,  was diagnosed with profound Autism. 

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