Spring 2008 * Decision on holding back to repeat 1st grade
I have a son with summer birthday, so he's the youngest in his 1st grade class, and he is VERY IMMATURE. We've had him evaluated for ADD and the determination was made that he loses focus and attention due to immaturity not a medical problem. The teacher and guidance counselor have workout behavior modification for school and home; it is helping - slowly but progress is seen.
He started very behind due to move to new school district and though he's still below level in Reading - he's catching up. He even got B on last month's Reading Test and knew most of his sight words. He's in daily Title 1 reading - which helps.
His Math is great, they do the Everyday math with B, D & S. Often he is Secure even when he should be developing. His Social Studies and Science are at a C level.
Though I see academic improvement to warrant the move to 2nd grade; his immaturity makes me think he should be held back. I was told this would be discussed at the Spring Parent Teacher conference; so I want to be prepared.
What do you think?