Can a parent request their child to be held back a grade?

Question

My daughters academic performance was horrible this year not only does she not study, she doesn't turn in her homework assignments in on time she leaves books at home and I have to constantly tell her to study. She wants to be cool and hang out with kids, who will eventually be in the penal system soon. Can I request that she be held back. our school district does not offer summer school, thanks to out politicians and school board members.

Answer 1

It is possible but so very mean! I realise you are upset with her but this would hurt her confidence, her friends would move ahead and she would stay behind, she would be so angry at you as well.

If i were you i would tell her you were considering it, that would scare the **** out of her and she would step up her game. good luck!

Answer 2

you can ask but there is a thing call no child left behind.........my friends son is in highschool.......we are in los angeles county, CA........................she have asked the school the hold him back but it never happends........all they do is call you and sent letters home to ask for your cooperation...............that's it..................good luck to you!!!!

Answer 3

Yes you can go to the school and speak to her teacher/s and the principal and ask them about it.

Answer 4

Yes.....man

Answer 5

yes but if she passed you shouldn't hold her back. that is not going to make anything any better...maybe worse. you should personally pick her up from school, make sure she has all her books, and sit down with her and make sure she does her homework. she won't feel very cool with mommy coming in to help her get her books every day. maybe she will be more responsible. you could also hire a tutor or take her to a learning center or something.

also, consider that if you do hold her back, she is that much more likely to drop out as she will be an 18 year old junior and won't be required to attend school anymore.

Answer 6

talk to her pediatrician, teacher, and principal.  be sure that your daughter is involved in the decision.  consider a different school -private, charter, etc.  get rid of the TV at home and spend more time creating a successful environment for the child.

Answer 7

As a parent you can request anything.If they hold her back,that's another thing.Check with the building principal and find out what steps you need to take. They might be able to give you insight on how to get what you want. If that doesn't work talk to (or email) the teachers,and or the school board.As for telling her to study that only gets worse-even with many good students.Another option, if close enough is for her to go to another school in district -but that may not work.Good Luck

Answer 8

yup

Answer 9

yes but your kid will always be known as a dumbass and all his life he'll have to explain why he is a year older than his classmates, if she's not doing her homework it's your fault if she's not studying its your fault  how is holding her back going to make her study or turn in her homework? sit down with her at night, check her assignments and make sure there done, and speak with her teachers and start taking some of the responsiblity  dad!!!

Answer 10

Yes, my friend was held back in Kinder and took Kinder twice because his parents requested it.

Answer 11

Well the thing is if she is doing that bad and is failing school they will hold her back so you won't need to request it.  You can talk to the school about the options though and find out if they are going to hold her back or not.

Answer 12

Yes parents can request to have there children held back a grade if there not doing there work and have bad grades.

Answer 13

only if she is failing. But it is a desions made by the teachers so you should talk to them

Answer 14

you could. or just switch her to  a new school and request her to be in that same grade

Answer 15

As a teacher I can tell you that a school will not hold a child back a year because they refuse to do homework, etc.  The child must really be struggling to keep up in order to be held back. How old is she?  If she is in a bad crowd:

a)  consider changing schools.

b) see if you can get her interested in activities outside of school hours where she may find more "appropriate" people

Answer 16

Wow, that's really, REALLY mean to want to hold your child back a grade. Shouldn't the parent help the child study? You make her sound like she's bad in school. Well, if she's SO BAD, then she will get held back anyways. You don't need to hold her back on your own.

Answer 17

i think that they will and i think it is a good way to get her away from the friends she has made that are bad influences on her