LilacSlumber t1_j9wu7lr wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:13 AM

Reply to comment by NH_603_Family in Kindergarten Cut Offs by NH_603_Family

Do you mind saying what area you are in?

NH_603_Family OP t1_j9wv2ho wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:21 AM

I live in the Mount Washington Valley (Conway) surrounding area.

LilacSlumber t1_j9wzk3k wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:59 AM

I have had many students who have attended a private school kinder or Montessori kinder before coming to public school kinder for this reason. If there are any around you, definitely look into them.

I'm not sure how one more year of preschool will not allow your child to progress socially...? Being one of the oldest and biggest in his preschool class will teach him leadership and patience as well as give him more confidence.

Maybe you just need to find a different preschool or a pre-kinder program for him.

(I am not able to give you specific facility names because I am not familiar with your area, sorry.)

NH_603_Family OP t1_j9x3jg2 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 4:35 AM

Thank you so much for your response! Yes - I am looking into other pre-k options in my area. They are very expensive, though for the right fit I’d be willing to pay! There are also some local private and/or charter kindergarten options, which may have more flexible boards than the public elementary school.

LilacSlumber t1_j9zsyqz wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Keep in mind that private and charter schools do not always staff certified teachers, in case that matters to you.

myfacepwnsurs t1_j9x368c wrote on February 25, 2023 at 4:32 AM

OP my sister lives in SAU9 and her kids birthday was October 5. She petitioned for early entrance to kindergarten and was met with a resounding no. As a matter of fact that dickhead Kevin Richard said “my kids birthday is October 7th and she didn’t get any special treatment and yours can’t either.” So my sister opted to wait a year to enroll her kid in kindergarten.

NH_603_Family OP t1_j9x3c4a wrote on February 25, 2023 at 4:34 AM

Would you mind sharing (here or in a message) which school specifically this occurred at? There are many elementary schools within SAU9, and yes, that is our district. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

nic425 t1_j9xpjy3 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 8:49 AM

I think fryeburg’s cutoff is mid October