The date should be Oct.1 same as age for academic year.

This is a reasonable suggestion for schools that #1 priority is supposed to be academics.

Then you started your son 1 year later than he was supposed to.

Law states if you turn 6 years old before OCT.1st you are to enroll

in kindergarten.If started at the correct age he would turn 17 in

August of his senior year.

a) Current Kentucky law requires that any child who is six(6) years of age, or who may become six (6) years of age by October 1st, must be enrolled in a primary school program. A primary school program means that part of the elementary school program in which children are enrolled from the time they begin school until they are ready to enter the fourth grade. Formally this was called kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade. Most students are in the primary school program for four (4) years. A student must successfully complete the primary school program before entering the fourth grade.

 

My son was 6 years old when he started kindergarten. I don't see your point. He turned 6 on August 1, and started school in mid-August. Otherwise, he would have been a 5 year old kindergartener.:confused:

a) Current Kentucky law requires that any child who is six(6) years of age, or who may become six (6) years of age by October 1st, must be enrolled in a primary school program. A primary school program means that part of the elementary school program in which children are enrolled from the time they begin school until they are ready to enter the fourth grade. Formally this was called kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade. Most students are in the primary school program for four (4) years. A student must successfully complete the primary school program before entering the fourth grade.

 

My son was 6 years old when he started kindergarten. I don't see your point. He turned 6 on August 1, and started school in mid-August. Otherwise, he would have been a 5 year old kindergartener.:confused:

 

5 in kindergarden going on 6. First grade is usually when this takes place.

Its a parent's decision. My son was immature and we decided it was better for him to be older than younger. Thank God we did. Most of the parents in my area whose children have August birthdays made the same decision we did. He is not dramatically older than anyone else in his class and is in fact, not the oldest. He would, however, be by far the youngest in the third grade. August is the month that can swing either way. My point to doubledeuce is that he is within the law as far as grade goes.

Its a parent's decision. My son was immature and we decided it was better for him to be older than younger. Thank God we did. Most of the parents in my area whose children have August birthdays made the same decision we did. He is not dramatically older than anyone else in his class and is in fact, not the oldest. He would, however, be by far the youngest in the third grade. August is the month that can swing either way. My point to doubledeuce is that he is within the law as far as grade goes.

 

I don't see any problem with starting your child a year later if you believe that is in the best interest of the child. Parents just need to know the rules for participation in high school sports, even if they don't know if their youngun will play sports or not. With an August 1 birthday, you could hold him back one year and he would still be eligible for sports in high school. Albeit, by the skin of his teeth. Generally boys benefit the most from being held back one year, since they mature slower than girls.

a) Current Kentucky law requires that any child who is six(6) years of age, or who may become six (6) years of age by October 1st, must be enrolled in a primary school program. A primary school program means that part of the elementary school program in which children are enrolled from the time they begin school until they are ready to enter the fourth grade. Formally this was called kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade. Most students are in the primary school program for four (4) years. A student must successfully complete the primary school program before entering the fourth grade.

 

My son was 6 years old when he started kindergarten. I don't see your point. He turned 6 on August 1, and started school in mid-August. Otherwise, he would have been a 5 year old kindergartener.:confused:

 

Your statement is correct,and he should,by law been enrolled in

the "primary program" when he was 5,yes a 5 year old starting

kindergarten.But I also agree it is beneficial to start kids

later to avoid the being so young and immature compared

to other students,especially boys.

 

I actually made the same choice for my son that you did

and he has an August birthday.It has been a decesion I am glad

I made.I had a late birthday growing up and was alwaysone

of the younger kids in my grade.Reflecting on my own past

helped me in the decision I made with my son.

 

Good Luck to you and your son I sure you would agree

to make the same choice all over again,as would I.

Your statement is correct,and he should,by law been enrolled in

the "primary program" when he was 5,yes a 5 year old starting

kindergarten.But I also agree it is beneficial to start kids

later to avoid the being so young and immature compared

to other students,especially boys.

 

I actually made the same choice for my son that you did

and he has an August birthday.It has been a decesion I am glad

I made.I had a late birthday growing up and was alwaysone

of the younger kids in my grade.Reflecting on my own past

helped me in the decision I made with my son.

 

Good Luck to you and your son I sure you would agree

to make the same choice all over again,as would I.

:thumb: Thank you, and same to you. Yes, I would definitely do it all over again. My youngest daughter also has an August birthday, and when the time comes I'll have to decide whether to let her be the oldest or youngest. I think it is a decision based on each individual child.

My youngest daughter's birthday is July 28. She started school a little late and is the oldest in her class instead of the youngest. She will turn 19 soon after she graduates from high school.

 

Her situation would be similar to the girl from Henderson challenging the age rule if she stayed back ANOTHER YEAR, which seems ridiculous when she's already older than everyone else. The rule, as written, is incredibly lenient already.

I don't see any problem with starting your child a year later if you believe that is in the best interest of the child. Parents just need to know the rules for participation in high school sports, even if they don't know if their youngun will play sports or not. With an August 1 birthday, you could hold him back one year and he would still be eligible for sports in high school. Albeit, by the skin of his teeth. Generally boys benefit the most from being held back one year, since they mature slower than girls.

 

 

Good point, I have no problem with enrolling late but the rules need to be studied. It's unfortunate but rules are in place for a reason.

5 in kindergarden going on 6. First grade is usually when this takes place.

 

 

Under normal/usual circumstances a child would start kindergarten at age 5 and turn 6 during the school year. He/she would normally follow this pattern to graduate as far as the finishing age for each grade.

 

1st - 7

2nd - 8

3rd - 9

4th - 10

5th - 11

6th - 12

7th - 13

8th - 14

9th - 15

10th - 16

11th - 17

12th - 18

Under normal/usual circumstances a child would start kindergarten at age 5 and turn 6 during the school year. He/she would normally follow this pattern to graduate as far as the finishing age for each grade.

 

1st - 7

2nd - 8

3rd - 9

4th - 10

5th - 11

6th - 12

7th - 13

8th - 14

9th - 15

10th - 16

11th - 17

12th - 18

 

Your right, I was thinking about myself. When I started school the cut off date was Dec. I started first grade when I was 5 going on 6 and finished school when I was 17 and 1/2. I know why I'm so messed up NOW!!!

First of all a 20 year old is not a kid. He is pratically a man. Thier should be no reason for a man to play hs sports.

The parents seem to be playing games with the "why penalize her for being held back a year". There are kids on every team in the state that have been held back a year.

 

 

The parents should have known the rule if they did not, well that is their fault. The rule should remain as it is, if they are that worried about it, they should have planned better 18 years ago.

First of all a 20 year old is not a kid. He is pratically a man. Thier should be no reason for a man to play hs sports.

 

 

20 years oldis a man, if he is not then there is something seriously wrong. There are 18 year old MENin Iraq fighting and somebody is talking about letting a 20 yearold line against a 15 year old.....PLEASE!!!!!

i say the khsaa just starts a new class for students 19 and above.....i can see it now...they will call it....Division 1