Guest guest Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Dear Jing, My son Max is 16 and going into grade 10. I am surprised that your son Jojo is going into grade 5 if he is 13. Did he start school late? Is your system different than ours? Did he repeat any grades? Usually at 13 a child in the US is in 7th or 8th grade. That being said, many of our RSS children are mainstreamed. Max is in a regular high school, but he is in " replacement classes, " meaning he is in smaller classes with a special ed teacher and working at a slower pace. That is because Max has some learning disabilities and ADD. But when he is with the other kids in study hall, lunch, just hanging around, he is treated well and the kids seem to really like him. He is happy and feels secure there. At the age of 13, however, kids here are in middle school or junior high, depending on the school district. That is a tough time for all the kids. They all feel inadequate, self-conscious and try their best to fit in. It is an awkward stage in life in general. It is hard to say whether or not Jojo would have any trouble. You have not said much about him. Has he had any trouble in the past? Does he have learning issues? What have his experiences been thus far in school? If he has done well up to this point, I don't think you would have too much to worry about that would be different from what other parents of kids that age worry about. But if he has some other issues to deal with, then they have to be addressed and looked after. You can email me privately if you would like. My email address is magicrss @hotmail.com. (Leave out the space.) I'm also a special ed teacher and I have taught up to grade 8. With more info. about your son, we can all better help you. Jodi Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Hi! Just wanted to say welcome! Sorry, no advice though on mainstreaming... , mom to 4.5, Emerence (SGA) 18.1 lb and 29 " > Hello this is Jing from the Philippines. My son, Jojo 13y/o 57 " and is diagnosed RSS. I am a member of the Magic Foundation and I was lucky enough to get an advice from Cara through Magic's egroup for me to be part of your support group as my query would be answered more in this group since we have the same case. > > Anyway, I have something to ask regarding mainstreaming in a regular school. Right now, my son is in grade 5 mainstreaming. We are going to attend the wedding of my niece in Chicago on April and since we are there already we are thinking of attending the convention for next year. But then he will be missing a lot in school if we stay on till July since school here starts around first week of June. My sister who lives in Chicago suggested that I let him study here for a year but since he's in mainstreaming I don't know if that would be advisable. I would just like to know if any of you out there have a child going to a regular school with mainstreaming and if so if you could please let me know their system of teaching and how their peers treat them. I would really appreciate advice and suggestion from anybody out there. > > Thanks and hope to hear from you guys! > > Jing (mother of Jojo) > > > _______________________________________ > EDSAMAIL. Internet the way YOU WANT IT. > www.edsamail.com.ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Hi Manjo, Remember my plans of wanting Jojo to try and study there at least for a year? Well, if you have time maybe you can look into the process in your school district there. The requirements since he'll be coming from here. Jojo is 13y/o but is in 5th grade right now and is in mainstreaming. He did not repeat any level, it's just that he started late. I need to know kasi what papers he has to bring when he studies there so I can request for it now. Thanks and keep in touch, Jing _______________________________________ EDSAMAIL. Internet the way YOU WANT IT. www.edsamail.com.ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Sorry about that. I was sending my message to a relative not to our e-group. Jing _______________________________________ EDSAMAIL. Internet the way YOU WANT IT. www.edsamail.com.ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi I live in Quezon City where all the hassle and bustle is! Anyway, my foster brother (I was an exchange student there during my high school year) visited me one time and introduced me to his American friend who used to work here also as a missionary. They are based in Baguio. If you ever decide to move here or even just come over for a visit please let me know. Hopefully, we get to see each other. By the way, what state are you from? Keep in touch! Jing(Mom to Jojo, 13y/o) _______________________________________ EDSAMAIL. Internet the way YOU WANT IT. www.edsamail.com.ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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