Today I had a parent conference with his teacher. I actually initiated it as I was guessing that she was going to suggest retaining him in Kindgergarten for a second year.
We spoke at length (over an hour) and I was right. She feels it would be best for him to repeat K next year.
I knew this was coming. I was prepared for it. I wanted it. I see the frustration level he's currently at.
So why did I leave the parking lot feeling like I needed to cry?
My friend pointed out that I feel for him. I do. He's a smart kid! Unfortunately "the system" has taken it's toll on him. He's lost the progress that he had.
Now the difficulty is deciding what's best for the remainder of the year. Find a better suited program for him? Let him stay in this classroom and see how much he absorbs? Will he be "too smart" if we drop him to a K4 program? Will he get too frustrated if he stays where he is? It's too late in the school year for him to be pulled into the "intervention" program. Argh. This is so frustrating. I don't know the "right answer".
