Bragging Rights
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
September 4, 2017 11:34am CST
Our 7 year old grandson completed kindergarten and grade 1 at a private school in Manhattan. We always knew he was very bright and extremely interested in science, reading, and math. Well, the staff of his school came to an important decision and had his mom called into school last week. (Dad was busy firing someone at his firm's Korean office.)
The school decided it was in our grandson's best interest to skip grade 2 and go directly into grade 3 this year. After much discussion, we all agree.
Since this is a private school, they have clusters and really don't call them grades. They move students around a lot depending on their needs.
Our grandson is ecstatic, since he knows knows and plays with most of these older kids at recess. A bright and fun bunch they are.
When his older sister heard this news, she became a bit disgusted. Mom and Dad decided to tell her that in June, her teachers wanted her to skip grade 4 and go directly to grade 5. They declined. My granddaughter was very pleased to hear that. She wants to remain with her friends.
So everyone is happy. Now we have two grandchildren, one in grade 3 and one in grade 4 at 22 months apart in age.
We are so proud of those two pipsqueaks!
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39 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
4 Sep 17
Your grandchildren are doing so well to say the least Dianne!
You must be very proud of them!
A lovely photo of the two of them there.
Congratulations to them both
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
5 Sep 17
@lnillerman Lovely they are Lisa
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@mildredtabitha (16131)
• Nairobi, Kenya
5 Sep 17
@lnillerman That's nice to know. :)
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@Courtlynn (67086)
• United States
4 Sep 17
That's great for him, and the family.
I personally probably wouldn't let my kids skip, I think they should go through all the grades and stay with their friends. Even if they know already what's going to be taught and what not.
I personally probably wouldn't let my kids skip, I think they should go through all the grades and stay with their friends. Even if they know already what's going to be taught and what not.3 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Sep 17
They are making provisions for my granddaughter, and as I explained, my grandson goes to a private school without "grades" so to speak. All good! Schools and parents have to do what's best for the students. Otherwise, there could be all kinds of issues and problems. I'm happy with both decisions, especially since I was an educator for my entire career.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Sep 17
@Courtlynn That certainly is your prerogative.
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@Courtlynn (67086)
• United States
4 Sep 17
@DianneN I get it. I just wouldn't do it, as I also explained. Lol.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
4 Sep 17
I bet you are! Congrats to those children.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Sep 17
And rightfully so, they are both outstanding students and so much more.
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@Marilynda1225 (82598)
• United States
4 Sep 17
You have a lot to brag about Dianne. Both of your grandchildren are very smart and talented and they look like twins in your picture. I'm sure they will both be very happy in this new school year
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@moffittjc (121503)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 Sep 17
Looks like both of them have a bright future ahead of them!
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@moffittjc (121503)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Sep 17
@DianneN I don't think you have anything to worry about with them! They'll turn out just fine!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Sep 17
@moffittjc Thanks, Jeff. They are certainly on the right track.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
4 Sep 17
Wow that's amazing. Congrats to you all.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
4 Sep 17
Wow, they are so intelligent! It's nice that the school adapts to the child's learning status.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
4 Sep 17
That is fantastic and such exciting new. Congratulations to your grandson. That is a sweet picture of the two of them.
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
4 Sep 17
That's fantastic. It's no use keeping a gifted child back. You have every reason to brag.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
5 Sep 17
That's great and you can be very proud of their abilities.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
5 Sep 17
@DianneN Yes, I have no doubt about that at all!
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
5 Sep 17
I would be really proud of them also.
What a lovely photo.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
5 Sep 17
@DianneN
I would be bursting with pride as well like I do with my little munchkin Sophie.
She is some little girl.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Sep 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 You have to tell me more about your little Sophie!!!!!
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@RasmaSandra (79375)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Sep 17
Well congratulations. What wonderful and intelligent children. Way to go.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Sep 17
@DianneN And you are proud of them, for a very good reason! They are beautiful kids:)
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Sep 17
@kobesbuddy They have been very lucky to be exposed at an early age to books, music, art, live theater, travel, sports, etc, Many children don't have this important exposure.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Sep 17
@DianneN At that age, these kids are just discovering the wide spectrum of opportunities, out there for them! Some children aren't allowed to make those decisions:(
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