Pre kindergarten testing my daugher needs to be retested?

Question

my 4 1/2 was tested for school, they called and want to retest her, when I asked what the problem was they said that she either refused to do a task or was unable but with adult supervison she completed the tasks, and wanted to retest, when I recived the form it also indicated she needed physical therapy when I called again to ask the woman said my child seemed to have trouble sitting up straight and hoping on one foot backwards I was like well she had her check up and the doc made her hop jump walk and she was fine, so in 45 minutes and your not a doc you come up with this and as far as learning she never went to pre school and I do letters with her she may not know all of them but can say her abc and count to 15 knows colors shapes etc I asked for a retest and she dosnt want to do that she wants this whole big test to be done. My child has never been away from me so was probably scared and now I am so mad I am going to the school to talk to her with my husband and I right to be mad

Answer 1

I don't agree with the public school system.. my little one will not step foot into a school. I plan on homeschooling.

In your case, I would be as sweet as you can be, ask questions, speak your mind, be polite. Smile, joke a little when you want to say something you know they won't like. Above all being nice will get you answers

Answer 2

Well, if your child has never been away from you, maybe she isn't ready for school!

Forget all the medical and academic issues. These tests are basically designed to tell whether a child is ready socially. I'd be startled if a child who had never been away from their parent could pass one.

Answer 3

She was probably just feeling shy......and what 4.5 year old wouldn't feel shy with adults that she didn't know!!  

Is this a public pre-K program?  Because if so, they cannot refuse to let her in because she didn't "pass" the test.  The same is true for public kindergarten.  I was told by our public school administrator that the only reason they have "screening" was to establish a baseline of where the children were at when they started, so they'd be able to track their progress.    They also gave recommendations for things you could do with the child over the summer to give them a bit more preparation.

If this is a private Pre-K, they can do what they want.  But they cannot refuse your child school entry into public school.

Answer 4

I wouldn't be mad that they want to retest.  This is not uncommon.  For whatever reason, your daughter was unable or unwilling to complete the task.  Their only options are to give her zero points or to retest her.  So, I think it's fine they want more time to get more information on her.  What I don't like is their short answer to a very good question that you asked.  I too would want to know why they think she needs physical therapy.  The answer they gave was not sufficient.  By the way, you don't need to follow their recommendations.  My daughter's teacher recommended occupational therapy because her pencil grip was wrong.  I didn't agree.  It was simply a bad habit that needed to be broken.  Finally, be careful about going in with your husband and getting upset.  You have every right to ask for a meeting and ask for details on the testing, but be careful how you go about it.   You don't want to get a reputation of being annoying before your little one even starts school.  So, just be gracious, ask for the meeting and tell them you want to know more about the testing so you can work on some things at home.  Good luck.

Answer 5

you are wrong for being mad. do as they ask or your child will fall behind and you will be labeled as a problem parent.

they are trying to help her not hurt her do as they say. these people are trained to pick up on all sorts of delays and disabilities.  just do as they ask or you wont have a good year next year.

i would also enroll her in some kind of program over the summer  to prepare her for being away from you nd you for being away from her.

Answer 6

When my oldest started preschool we knew he had delays with speech and social issues.  But I was taken aback when they suggested physical therapy.  I actually was offended.  Same thing pediatrician did not ever bring this to my attention and with me being a nurse and I am married to a nurse I was like WHAT?  They told me his standing on 1 foot was only for 3 seconds not 5, and that he couldn't jump over 4 inch hurdles and land on 2 feet simultaneously, or catch a ball properly.  This is really really mild and its not going to hurt anything, it will only help her to be a better student later.  My son he did get PT for a short time and it was great!  It was a nice break for him to go play and do something fun, and he really did have some low muscle tone and slouched a bit sitting.  With the improved strength his focus is better and attention too since he doesn't have to focus so much energy on sitting up straight.  And if you disagree you can always refuse the recommendation

Answer 7

Yes.  I went through the same thing with my oldest (now 23).  After a couple of years I pulled her out.  My 5 year old is not even going near a school.  When they complained to me I told them that those first few years was to teach morals and values and that school was for ABCs and 123s.  They told me I should have had her in daycare from 6 weeks and it wouldn't have been a problem.

There probably isn't anything wrong with your daughter, so I wouldn't worry about that.  A lot of times they just want them pre-educated when they get there.