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Does Sullivan have tutors for 1st graders. Just saw SAT tutoring. Do you happen to have a website for either of those sites (kaplan, Sullivan, etc.)?
I am not trying to come off as if I'm judging you here. I think you are a stronger person than I am for going into the military. I looked into it 13 years ago, was sitting in the recruiter's office, but I couldn't sign custody of my son away.... that was required, even though his father and I were married.
I know you leave alot of this to your mother and step father, you have to.
But there are things you can do from over there. Email is a great tool to communicate with teachers. Those can be answered on your schedule without long distance charges and such.
Congratulations on being able to come back to the states and have your girls live with you when they get out of school for the summer!!!
Thank you, and I understand that. But it is much, much harder then it looks. Since I've been gone; everything negative (even the really small things) that go on with my girls feel like a failure on my part. So, there are lots of things that I can do, and lots of things that I have done. Those plans of action did not work; that is why I am on this board looking for other alternatives before it's too late. I know it doesn't reflect on me as a parent or even on her; but unless I get to the bottom of things...it will just feel like a failure on my part.
Thank you, and I understand that. But it is much, much harder then it looks. Since I've been gone; everything negative (even the really small things) that go on with my girls feel like a failure on my part. So, there are lots of things that I can do, and lots of things that I have done. Those plans of action did not work; that is why I am on this board looking for other alternatives before it's too late. I know it doesn't reflect on me as a parent or even on her; but unless I get to the bottom of things...it will just feel like a failure on my part.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifices!
Why don't you wait and bring your concerns to her new school in VA? If she is just behind in the one subject, then I don't see why you would consider holding her back. Surely, you can get her some assistance at her new school or if needed, get her a tutor.
Keep in mind, Virginia schools are great and should have the resources necessary to get her up to grade level.
Sylvan Learning Center - New Orleans, LA, 70127 - Citysearch (http://neworleans.citysearch.com/profile/4439308/new_orleans_la/sylvan_learning_center.html - broken link) Sylvan Learning | Tutors and Tutoring Services
This is the link to Sylvan... they are in New Orleans (I think that's where your daughters are).
You are not a failure. But you are the one who needs to see your children get the help they need. If you cannot count on your momma to do it while you are deployed, then you need to make other arraingements. (Not saying take them away from your momma.... just having to do more work from overseas to follow through)
Why don't you wait and bring your concerns to her new school in VA? If she is just behind in the one subject, then I don't see why you would consider holding her back. Surely, you can get her some assistance at her new school or if needed, get her a tutor.
Keep in mind, Virginia schools are great and should have the resources necessary to get her up to grade level.
Reading and comprehnsion are the foundation of all other major subjects (except maybe math). If the child is behind in reading, it is just a matter of time before she falls behind in the other subjects.
My DSS is ASD... he can read like you wouldn't believe and spell like a whiz.... but he has comprhension difficulites. There is alot more to reading than being able to sound the words out that are on the page.
Sylvan Learning Center - New Orleans, LA, 70127 - Citysearch (http://neworleans.citysearch.com/profile/4439308/new_orleans_la/sylvan_learning_center.html - broken link) Sylvan Learning | Tutors and Tutoring Services
This is the link to Sylvan... they are in New Orleans (I think that's where your daughters are).
You are not a failure. But you are the one who needs to see your children get the help they need. If you cannot count on your momma to do it while you are deployed, then you need to make other arraingements. (Not saying take them away from your momma.... just having to do more work from overseas to follow through)
Thank you. I was spelling it Sullivan, lol. Knew something looked off. Bout to look it up now.
Why don't you wait and bring your concerns to her new school in VA? If she is just behind in the one subject, then I don't see why you would consider holding her back. Surely, you can get her some assistance at her new school or if needed, get her a tutor.
Keep in mind, Virginia schools are great and should have the resources necessary to get her up to grade level.
Thank you. I was thinking that also, but looking for a school is a whole nother project. So much, so much, in so little time.
I just went on Sylvan's site, and they have a special for 2hrs of free tutoring. I signed up and had them did had them call my mom (I told her). She said okay, but not without making the excuse of it's probably too late and where will she find the time. Just some of the things I deal with.
I just went on Sylvan's site, and they have a special for 2hrs of free tutoring. I signed up and had them did had them call my mom (I told her). She said okay, but not without making the excuse of it's probably too late and where will she find the time. Just some of the things I deal with.
Big hugs to you!!! Soon you will be home with them next to you and you do no have to beg/bargain/plead for what you feel is necessary for your children.
This differs between states. The cutoff date in my state is August 1st I believe...and it has been for quite a long time.
Yep, must vary by state, I was allowed to start first grade at the age of 5 and I didn't turn 6 until the end of Nov., that was in the 70's.
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