Reclassing (delaying graduation by one year) can be a smart decision if your child needs more time to develop academically, socially, or emotionally. It is most beneficial for: Students with learning gaps Younger students in their grade Student-athletes needing...
The secret is out, and it’s no longer just a whisper among elite coaching circles. In a recent front-page Wall Street Journal expose, Why Hold Your Straight-A Student Back a Year? To Get a Better Endorsement Deal, reporter...
Every year, elite families face a critical realization: their high-school-bound child needs more time. Whether it is to address pandemic-related learning loss, emotional maturation, or the physical development required for varsity sports, the decision to repeat Grade...
As parents of middle and high school student-athletes, you know the demands of elite training schedules, travel for competitions, and the pursuit of college scholarships. Traditional schools often force tough choices—skip practice for class or fall behind...
Reclassifying a student-athlete means changing the student's expected graduation date, usually by adding an additional year before high school. One common approach is to complete an additional eighth-grade year so the student enters ninth grade one year later than...
Every year, many families reach out to us seeking options for their high school-bound children. These parents know their students need some extra time to mature and build skills before entering high school and feel that repeating grade 8 will help them meet that goal....
In recent years, many parents have reached out to me concerned that their 8th-grade children are not ready to move on or succeed in high school. “My middle son is very young for his grade. He’s always struggled to hold his own in school and could really use a year to...