Guest guest Posted May 17, 2001 Report Share Posted May 17, 2001 <<I know, I know, shut up already!!!!!! Sue mom to Kate 11 and Karrie 5 w/ds, with one diploma under her belt already!>> No, don't! This is such a great post! Congratulations Karrie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2002 Report Share Posted May 5, 2002 In New York, some districts have sometimes allowed the special education students to graduate with their class. Jan was in a period when she simply got a diploma like everyone else. Hers was not the state's premium 'Regents' diploma, but it was a diploma certifying her as a high school graduate. There have been periods when special education students were excluded. I suspect that with the fight to raise education standards that our kids may be collateral damage. At the diploma level, the education system is between a rock and a hard place. The standards people and many low level employers want the diploma to certify some specific degree of education. That leads sometimes to several different types of diploma, even for kids who aren't in SPED. Usually the educators haven't really thought about the issues related to special education and how to treat their finishing up with school. Socially, it is vital that our kids be able to participate in the 'rite of graduation' which is the ceremony, receiving some sort of diploma, and many social things. In my mind, the words on the diploma are not very important unless they are denegrating. Rick .... dad to Janet, a 1994 graduate from Walter Panas High School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2002 Report Share Posted May 5, 2002 I don't really understand this. Due to a misunderstanding with an independent -type course, I was a few credits shy at graduation time. I was just told to take a summer class at the community college, and I would receive my diploma. Nobody got their actual diploma on graduation night, just the holder. The diploma was picked up at school a week or two later...or in my case six weeks later! I don't see the big deal. Let him participate in the ceremony, then give him his diploma when he makes up the credits. Karla in Texas Rick Dill wrote: > Socially, it is vital that our kids be able to participate in the 'rite > of graduation' which is the ceremony, receiving some sort of diploma, > and many social things. In my mind, the words on the diploma are not > very important unless they are denegrating. > > Rick .... dad to Janet, a 1994 graduate from Walter Panas High School > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2002 Report Share Posted May 5, 2002 In a message dated 5/5/2002 4:21:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Collarbone@... writes: > Nobody got their actual diploma on graduation night, just the holder. The > diploma was picked up at school a week or > two later...or in my case six weeks later! > Hmmm, here if you haven't earned your credits you will not " graduate. " No participation in the ceremony, no nothing if you don't meet the state requirements at the time of graduation. YOu can go to summer school and get the needed credit to earn your diploma but you cannot participate in graduation if you don't have the credits at that time. Cheryl in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Hey - that is really something to think about! > > Message: 2 > Date: Sun, 5 May 2002 21:38:36 EDT > From: wildwards@... > Subject: Re: refusing graduation > I might say ok this is > her last year ... go thru graduation ... and then > come August call up school > and say I am ready to reenroll my child, I changed > my mind and she needs to > continue her education. ;-) > Cheryl in VA __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2002 Report Share Posted June 3, 2002 In a message dated 6/2/2002 8:42:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, writes: > Congratulations MJ, Gee it seemed as though it was just the other day when > you made the announcement that you were going INTO 8th grade! Well maybe not > for you!? *lol* Traveling this summer? > > Later, > Mike Briggs > Photo Gallery: http://www.pbase.com/photogrif/ > > " Fish Gotta Swim, I Gotta Dive " > Hi Mike Thanks! Yea, it does seem like yesterday I was going into 8th grade. I know alot has changed. I'm different and so are my friends (<---one thing i didn't totally understand for awhile). Anyway, yea I'm traveling this summer...Making my way to NJ in July to see my grandmother and cousin. In August, I'm off to OH (not Oh but Ohio (lol)). Too many people to mention ther...Grandma, cousins, aunts, uncles, more cousins. Anyway, hope everyone is well and ttfn. MJ 8th Grade Class of 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2002 Report Share Posted June 3, 2002 Congratulations! My daughter is 14 and just graduated from 8th grade last week. It was quite a nice ceremony. Are you excited about going on to high school? That's where the real fun begins. Hope you have a great graduation and enjoy your summer - sounds like it's going to be a busy one! > In a message dated 6/2/2002 8:42:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > @y... writes: > > > > Congratulations MJ, Gee it seemed as though it was just the other day when > > you made the announcement that you were going INTO 8th grade! Well maybe not > > for you!? *lol* Traveling this summer? > > > > Later, > > Mike Briggs > > Photo Gallery: http://www.pbase.com/photogrif/ > > > > " Fish Gotta Swim, I Gotta Dive " > > > Hi Mike > Thanks! Yea, it does seem like yesterday I was going into 8th grade. I > know alot has changed. I'm different and so are my friends (<-- -one thing i > didn't totally understand for awhile). Anyway, yea I'm traveling this > summer...Making my way to NJ in July to see my grandmother and cousin. In > August, I'm off to OH (not Oh but Ohio (lol)). Too many people to mention > ther...Grandma, cousins, aunts, uncles, more cousins. Anyway, hope everyone > is well and ttfn. > > > > MJ > 8th Grade Class of 2002 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2002 Report Share Posted June 18, 2002 Hey Everyone, I'm graduating from 8th soon. Next Tuesday actually...I can't wait! If you don't mind, would you click (or copy) the link at the bottom of my signature and sign my guestbook. Thanks Margaret Purk " THE TASSEL IS WORTH THE HASSLE " <A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/margiesmiles/margie1 " >~*~Happy Graduation~*~</A> or http://www.geocities.com/margiesmiles/margie1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2004 Report Share Posted April 25, 2004 Hi Jessi, Nice pic!!! Congratulations Aisling!!! Good Job! Now tell Mommy to give you a treat for me ) How have you been doing Jessi??? You take care... (((Caring Hugs))) Helen Hey everyone this is me and my dog Aisling! She had her graduation from "second grade" last tuesday! Next week she goes into Into to Agility! ) lots of fun! --Jessi ( *)= { ~~ ) Surnames I am following:Mc Intosh/Mac Intosh/MackIntosh -- Lambert -- Sweeny --Osterhout -- Spring -- Fauver -- Tilden -- Handy -- Haller -- Leininger -- Beckham -- Godden -- Brown -- -- Barbara -- Losure -- Spade -- Ferris -- -- Chroninger/Croninger -- Myles -- Weirich -- Shonk -- Inches -- Burditt -- 's -- Frosch/Frozeck -- Turrittin -- Proudfoot/Stoltzfuss -- Mattocks -- Oliver -- Pethangelbear1129@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 congratulations kendra! nothing stops you! thanks for the great example! . . .. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Congratulations and Best of luck in your career search! Later, Mike Briggs Photo Gallery: http://www.pbase.com/photogrif/ " Fish Gotta Swim, I Gotta Dive " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 My daughter went through the graduation exercises and walked with the class, but the *diploma* she got was a Certificate of Achievement rather than an actual diploma. She had met the local criteria for graduation in terms of modified classes providing grades, but would not have been able to pass the now-mandatory state test for graduation (in her senior year it was not mandatory to pass it). We chose to have her not actually graduate - as that would mean the end of the school district's obligation to educate her. As it is, she now participates in a county program - the Young Adult Transition program for 18 to 22 year olds.... along with the classes that she takes at the local community college. In her eyes she *graduated*.... but in the eyes of the school she did not - so they are still funding her education for another couple of years..... at which point she will go through another graduation ceremony and be presented with a Certificate of Completion. -- Kathy (in California) mom to (20-DS) and a slew of others...... -------------- Original message -------------- > > hi all > just a quick question. every now and then you read about someone with DS > graduating from high school. what does this mean in the american school > system? is this a full " normal " graduation or some other kind of > qualification? > thanks for your help > Gundula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 My daughter went through the graduation exercises and walked with the class, but the *diploma* she got was a Certificate of Achievement rather than an actual diploma. She had met the local criteria for graduation in terms of modified classes providing grades, but would not have been able to pass the now-mandatory state test for graduation (in her senior year it was not mandatory to pass it). We chose to have her not actually graduate - as that would mean the end of the school district's obligation to educate her. As it is, she now participates in a county program - the Young Adult Transition program for 18 to 22 year olds.... along with the classes that she takes at the local community college. In her eyes she *graduated*.... but in the eyes of the school she did not - so they are still funding her education for another couple of years..... at which point she will go through another graduation ceremony and be presented with a Certificate of Completion. -- Kathy (in California) mom to (20-DS) and a slew of others...... -------------- Original message -------------- > > hi all > just a quick question. every now and then you read about someone with DS > graduating from high school. what does this mean in the american school > system? is this a full " normal " graduation or some other kind of > qualification? > thanks for your help > Gundula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Cute pics and I must say looks great!!! Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04) Graduation has another year of preschool, but her teacher is moving so she wanted to recognize all the kids. We are really going to miss Ms. ! She has done so well with all of the kids!Gail************************************************Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association, Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, VEPTR Recipient 3/21/05, and First VEPTR Patient at Cincinnati Children's HospitalPut a little 'TLC' into your scrapbook! Independent TLC Scrapbooking Instructor www.topline-creations.com Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Thanks, we think she looks great as well! Her teacher, , was a first year teacher, and told she was "the bravest girl she knew." She has her 6 week follow up appt on June 5. I have a couple of activity related questions for her Ortho, but other than that, she is doing wonderfully! Claflin <noellesmommy@...> wrote: Cute pics and I must say looks great!!! Gail************************************************Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association, Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, VEPTR Recipient 3/21/05, and First VEPTR Patient at Cincinnati Children's HospitalPut a little 'TLC' into your scrapbook! Independent TLC Scrapbooking Instructor www.topline-creations.com Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 My daughter officially graduated today from wearing her helmet. I don't remember all the original measurements when she was diagnosed at 5 months. Originally her head size was 6 standard deviations from the norm (which was pretty severe). She is now just 2 standard deviations from the norm (which is where 96 percent of the population lies). Also her celphalic ratio originally was .98 and is now .90. The bottom line is that wearing a helmet works. I don't pretend to understand the science of it, but it does work. My recommendation for anyone thinking of having their child wear a helmet, be proactive and start as young as you can. My daughter was 5 months old when she started and only wore the helmet from Feb. 19 -May 14, which was not even 4 months. The orthos told us that the younger a child is when they wear the helmet, the less time they have to wear it. A child's head grows rapidly in the first year. had an incredible growth spurt while she wore the helmet (something like 4mms) so we were very lucky. If we waited until she was a year, she would have to wear the helmet for much, much longer. We also made sure she wore the helmet for the required 23 hours a day. I often worried what someone might think when we brought her in public, but everyone was very understanding and complimented her on her pretty helmet (which we had decorated with pink bunnies). I am so thrilled that my daughter no longer has to wear the helmet. No more cleaning the helmet, or having to run to different doctor and ortho appointments every other week. I again would recommend that anyone concerned about their child to have them diagnosed as young as possible. Insurance will cover the cost of the helmet. Our insurance covered 90 percent of the cost and we only had to pay $400 for the remainder, which included follow up apopointments and PT appointments. If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Just wanted to share my good news and give hope to anyone who might need it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Congratulations! so happy for you! We have been in the helmet for 2 month now and hope to be done by 4 month too -- keeping my fingers crossed. What kind of helmet did you have? Zhyldyz, mom to Aman !7 month today! From: srepsys <repsys@...>Plagiocephaly Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:54:04 PMSubject: Graduation My daughter officially graduated today from wearing herhelmet. I don't remember all the original measurements when shewas diagnosed at 5 months. Originally her head size was 6 standarddeviations from the norm (which was pretty severe). She is now just 2 standard deviations from the norm (which is where 96 percent of the population lies). Also her celphalic ratio originally was .98 and is now .90.The bottom line is that wearing a helmet works. I don't pretend to understand the science of it, but it does work.My recommendation for anyone thinking of having their child wear a helmet, be proactive and start as young as you can. My daughter was 5 months old when she started and only wore the helmet from Feb. 19 -May 14, which was not even 4 months. The orthos told us that the younger a child is when they wear the helmet, the less time they have to wear it. A child's head grows rapidly in the first year. had an incredible growth spurt while she wore the helmet (something like 4mms) so we were very lucky. If we waited until she was a year, she would have to wear the helmet for much, much longer.We also made sure she wore the helmet for the required 23 hours a day. I often worried what someone might think when we brought her in public, but everyone was very understanding and complimented her on her pretty helmet (which we had decorated with pink bunnies). I am so thrilled that my daughter no longer has to wear the helmet. No more cleaning the helmet, or having to run to different doctor and ortho appointments every other week.I again would recommend that anyone concerned about their child to have them diagnosed as young as possible. Insurance will cover the cost of the helmet. Our insurance covered 90 percent of the cost and we only had to pay $400 for the remainder, which included follow up apopointments and PT appointments.If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.Just wanted to share my good news and give hope to anyone who might need it.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Congratulations!!!!!!! Thanks for offering to help others. I hope you will add before and after pictures. Enjoy her band-free head. Angie Jenna STAR grad 2003 Graduation My daughter officially graduated today from wearing herhelmet. I don't remember all the original measurements when shewas diagnosed at 5 months. Originally her head size was 6 standarddeviations from the norm (which was pretty severe). She is now just 2 standard deviations from the norm (which is where 96 percent of the population lies). Also her celphalic ratio originally was .98 and is now .90.The bottom line is that wearing a helmet works. I don't pretend to understand the science of it, but it does work.My recommendation for anyone thinking of having their child wear a helmet, be proactive and start as young as you can. My daughter was 5 months old when she started and only wore the helmet from Feb. 19 -May 14, which was not even 4 months. The orthos told us that the younger a child is when they wear the helmet, the less time they have to wear it. A child's head grows rapidly in the first year. had an incredible growth spurt while she wore the helmet (something like 4mms) so we were very lucky. If we waited until she was a year, she would have to wear the helmet for much, much longer.We also made sure she wore the helmet for the required 23 hours a day. I often worried what someone might think when we brought her in public, but everyone was very understanding and complimented her on her pretty helmet (which we had decorated with pink bunnies). I am so thrilled that my daughter no longer has to wear the helmet. No more cleaning the helmet, or having to run to different doctor and ortho appointments every other week.I again would recommend that anyone concerned about their child to have them diagnosed as young as possible. Insurance will cover the cost of the helmet. Our insurance covered 90 percent of the cost and we only had to pay $400 for the remainder, which included follow up apopointments and PT appointments.If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.Just wanted to share my good news and give hope to anyone who might need it.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 > > Congrats!! It's great to hear such wonderful results!! > My daughter officially graduated today from wearing her > helmet. I don't remember all the original measurements when she > was diagnosed at 5 months. Originally her head size was 6 standard > deviations from the norm (which was pretty severe). She is now just 2 standard deviations from the norm (which is where 96 percent of the population lies). Also her celphalic ratio originally was .98 and is now .90. > > The bottom line is that wearing a helmet works. I don't pretend to understand the science of it, but it does work. > > My recommendation for anyone thinking of having their child wear a helmet, be proactive and start as young as you can. My daughter was 5 months old when she started and only wore the helmet from Feb. 19 -May 14, which was not even 4 months. The orthos told us that the younger a child is when they wear the helmet, the less time they have to wear it. A child's head grows rapidly in the first year. had an incredible growth spurt while she wore the helmet (something like 4mms) so we were very lucky. If we waited until she was a year, she would have to wear the helmet for much, much longer. > > > We also made sure she wore the helmet for the required 23 hours a day. I often worried what someone might think when we brought her in public, but everyone was very understanding and complimented her on her pretty helmet (which we had decorated with pink bunnies). > > I am so thrilled that my daughter no longer has to wear the helmet. No more cleaning the helmet, or having to run to different doctor and ortho appointments every other week. > > I again would recommend that anyone concerned about their child to have them diagnosed as young as possible. Insurance will cover the cost of the helmet. Our insurance covered 90 percent of the cost and we only had to pay $400 for the remainder, which included follow up apopointments and PT appointments. > > If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. > > Just wanted to share my good news and give hope to anyone who might need it. > > Steve > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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