Choosing the Right School

This story should start off once a upon a time there was this school , but , I know that this school has been around this area probably for more years than I can imagine or guess or even want to ask . I have called and or searched and you would think that the custodial parent / guardian or other wise would have a right to send their child(ren) to school of their choice as long as the school was within of about 50 mile radius . Now don't get me wrong i like this school "Alexandria " but , would like my child/grandchild be able to go to a different school if the curriculum is or was too much for my child or anyone Else's for that matter . The system bumps up the requirement's for child every year I believe , and then expects all of us to be able to just cram everything into a little ones brain in a matter of months when most have had more time then me and I know it is complaining but three months isn't enough time to really do anything and time man you ask yourself where did it go ? Yesterday , my child was just "3" years old and now out of now where it seems comes time for school and all this stuff has to be learned / taught quickly . It's academic requirements of a child to be able to : tie his /her shoes , know their ABC , Colors , and I am even told some are now counting not just to "10 " anymore but now to "100 " man how times have changed and schools have too. I guess what it boils down to is there has to be lot more buckling down of the parents/ grandparents . I had seen a few days ago of a "3" year old little boy of whom could say at least "3" of his colors now that's something else and it's even earlier now then what I remember When , our daughter having to learn all this stuff and now that's been over "20 years ago" man where did all the time go?. Here's some things on a need to know basis . Your child(ren ) must have paper ,pencils,glue , scissors, and even a "family planner" < for recording your child(rens) daily activities I am told that they use this too. Getting involved with your child , your childs teaher and even their homework will help make a huge difference in their life and yours as well . So do those p.t.a. meetings if they are still around , talk to those children often and make sure you ask lots and lots of questions to your child(ren ) and about them as well . It pays to stay involved .