<p>Your have mastered name writing, counting to twenty and other rudiments of kindergarten readiness. The shapes, farm animals and holiday ornaments you’ve meticulously cut with your round-tip scissors no longer look a hot mess. And after much practice, focus and concentration, you skillfully project your “inside voice” when admonished by stern grown-ups. You are, in effect, ready for the first step in your academic career.</p>
<p>Lately, there have been some threads about breaking the news of the less-than-desirable admissions outcomes to sensitive 14 and 15 year olds. Imagine being one of the over 2,000 four or five year olds who have just learned that they have been waitlisted at their zoned (local) PUBLIC school in NY. What are the most effective talking points for these tots?</p>
<p>More</a> than 100 New York public schools have kindergarteners waitlisted</p>