Schooling Advice?

[cdale613]

I am also an adult pwcf, and I strongly agree with Emily. In my opinion, having a diagnosis of CF is not in itself a reason to homeschool. I went to public school all my life, moved away and went to college, grad school, etc.

My parents raised me as a normal kid who had to do a bunch of stuff everyday to stay that way. Being raised that way made it possible for me to transition very smoothly into being an independent, responsible adult who values the importance of his health.

For me, homeschooling because I had CF would not have resulted in the same outcome.

Chris

28 w/cf

 

[cdale613]

I am also an adult pwcf, and I strongly agree with Emily. In my opinion, having a diagnosis of CF is not in itself a reason to homeschool. I went to public school all my life, moved away and went to college, grad school, etc.

My parents raised me as a normal kid who had to do a bunch of stuff everyday to stay that way. Being raised that way made it possible for me to transition very smoothly into being an independent, responsible adult who values the importance of his health.

For me, homeschooling because I had CF would not have resulted in the same outcome.

Chris

28 w/cf

 

[cdale613]

I am also an adult pwcf, and I strongly agree with Emily. In my opinion, having a diagnosis of CF is not in itself a reason to homeschool. I went to public school all my life, moved away and went to college, grad school, etc.

My parents raised me as a normal kid who had to do a bunch of stuff everyday to stay that way. Being raised that way made it possible for me to transition very smoothly into being an independent, responsible adult who values the importance of his health.

For me, homeschooling because I had CF would not have resulted in the same outcome.

Chris

28 w/cf

 

[cdale613]

I am also an adult pwcf, and I strongly agree with Emily. In my opinion, having a diagnosis of CF is not in itself a reason to homeschool. I went to public school all my life, moved away and went to college, grad school, etc.

My parents raised me as a normal kid who had to do a bunch of stuff everyday to stay that way. Being raised that way made it possible for me to transition very smoothly into being an independent, responsible adult who values the importance of his health.

For me, homeschooling because I had CF would not have resulted in the same outcome.

Chris

28 w/cf

 

[cdale613]

I am also an adult pwcf, and I strongly agree with Emily. In my opinion, having a diagnosis of CF is not in itself a reason to homeschool. I went to public school all my life, moved away and went to college, grad school, etc.
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<br />My parents raised me as a normal kid who had to do a bunch of stuff everyday to stay that way. Being raised that way made it possible for me to transition very smoothly into being an independent, responsible adult who values the importance of his health.
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<br />For me, homeschooling because I had CF would not have resulted in the same outcome.
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<br />Chris
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<br />28 w/cf

 

[Ratatosk]

DS has been in a preschool/daycare environment since he was a baby. I'll admit I'm a little nervous about sending him onto public school, but heck, I'm nervous about practically every new thing he tries -- gymnastics, birthday parties... Heck, he gets put on a new medication and I worry <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> He's a very social guy and LOVES interacting with his friends, other people, so we're confident he'll do fine at school.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS has been in a preschool/daycare environment since he was a baby. I'll admit I'm a little nervous about sending him onto public school, but heck, I'm nervous about practically every new thing he tries -- gymnastics, birthday parties... Heck, he gets put on a new medication and I worry <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> He's a very social guy and LOVES interacting with his friends, other people, so we're confident he'll do fine at school.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS has been in a preschool/daycare environment since he was a baby. I'll admit I'm a little nervous about sending him onto public school, but heck, I'm nervous about practically every new thing he tries -- gymnastics, birthday parties... Heck, he gets put on a new medication and I worry <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> He's a very social guy and LOVES interacting with his friends, other people, so we're confident he'll do fine at school.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS has been in a preschool/daycare environment since he was a baby. I'll admit I'm a little nervous about sending him onto public school, but heck, I'm nervous about practically every new thing he tries -- gymnastics, birthday parties... Heck, he gets put on a new medication and I worry <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> He's a very social guy and LOVES interacting with his friends, other people, so we're confident he'll do fine at school.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS has been in a preschool/daycare environment since he was a baby. I'll admit I'm a little nervous about sending him onto public school, but heck, I'm nervous about practically every new thing he tries -- gymnastics, birthday parties... Heck, he gets put on a new medication and I worry <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> He's a very social guy and LOVES interacting with his friends, other people, so we're confident he'll do fine at school.

 

[Sevenstars]

I'm also an adult with CF and I agree with Chris and Emily (when don't I agree with you guys?).

I went to catholic grade school, which was a nice small environment - only about 20 kids in my class from grade 1-8. I then went to a public high school which was the complete opposite - about 400 kids in my class, 1600+ in the school. I loved them both and the ability to take lots of neat classes, go on field trips, meet people, etc. (and I'm even pretty shy)

The other advantage of a private or public school is that your child will have recess and gym. Poke a little around the adult boards, one of the things we say the most is that we wish we exercised more. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> It's so good for our health, and getting a good start through school sports and classes is invaluable. If your daughter got really involved in something like track, it would be the best thing for her!

As for catching things at school, or missing lots of school if she gets sick... just make sure she practices good, frequent hand washing and her risk will be minimal. Most of my teachers were amazing when it came to me being sick. One of them, after she found out I was in the hospital due to CF, passed out Great Strides flyers to my class and send me a card! Some of my best memories from school are being amazed with people's compassion. Let her give it a try. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Sevenstars]

I'm also an adult with CF and I agree with Chris and Emily (when don't I agree with you guys?).

I went to catholic grade school, which was a nice small environment - only about 20 kids in my class from grade 1-8. I then went to a public high school which was the complete opposite - about 400 kids in my class, 1600+ in the school. I loved them both and the ability to take lots of neat classes, go on field trips, meet people, etc. (and I'm even pretty shy)

The other advantage of a private or public school is that your child will have recess and gym. Poke a little around the adult boards, one of the things we say the most is that we wish we exercised more. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> It's so good for our health, and getting a good start through school sports and classes is invaluable. If your daughter got really involved in something like track, it would be the best thing for her!

As for catching things at school, or missing lots of school if she gets sick... just make sure she practices good, frequent hand washing and her risk will be minimal. Most of my teachers were amazing when it came to me being sick. One of them, after she found out I was in the hospital due to CF, passed out Great Strides flyers to my class and send me a card! Some of my best memories from school are being amazed with people's compassion. Let her give it a try. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Sevenstars]

I'm also an adult with CF and I agree with Chris and Emily (when don't I agree with you guys?).

I went to catholic grade school, which was a nice small environment - only about 20 kids in my class from grade 1-8. I then went to a public high school which was the complete opposite - about 400 kids in my class, 1600+ in the school. I loved them both and the ability to take lots of neat classes, go on field trips, meet people, etc. (and I'm even pretty shy)

The other advantage of a private or public school is that your child will have recess and gym. Poke a little around the adult boards, one of the things we say the most is that we wish we exercised more. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> It's so good for our health, and getting a good start through school sports and classes is invaluable. If your daughter got really involved in something like track, it would be the best thing for her!

As for catching things at school, or missing lots of school if she gets sick... just make sure she practices good, frequent hand washing and her risk will be minimal. Most of my teachers were amazing when it came to me being sick. One of them, after she found out I was in the hospital due to CF, passed out Great Strides flyers to my class and send me a card! Some of my best memories from school are being amazed with people's compassion. Let her give it a try. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Sevenstars]

I'm also an adult with CF and I agree with Chris and Emily (when don't I agree with you guys?).

I went to catholic grade school, which was a nice small environment - only about 20 kids in my class from grade 1-8. I then went to a public high school which was the complete opposite - about 400 kids in my class, 1600+ in the school. I loved them both and the ability to take lots of neat classes, go on field trips, meet people, etc. (and I'm even pretty shy)

The other advantage of a private or public school is that your child will have recess and gym. Poke a little around the adult boards, one of the things we say the most is that we wish we exercised more. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> It's so good for our health, and getting a good start through school sports and classes is invaluable. If your daughter got really involved in something like track, it would be the best thing for her!

As for catching things at school, or missing lots of school if she gets sick... just make sure she practices good, frequent hand washing and her risk will be minimal. Most of my teachers were amazing when it came to me being sick. One of them, after she found out I was in the hospital due to CF, passed out Great Strides flyers to my class and send me a card! Some of my best memories from school are being amazed with people's compassion. Let her give it a try. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Sevenstars]

I'm also an adult with CF and I agree with Chris and Emily (when don't I agree with you guys?).
<br />
<br />I went to catholic grade school, which was a nice small environment - only about 20 kids in my class from grade 1-8. I then went to a public high school which was the complete opposite - about 400 kids in my class, 1600+ in the school. I loved them both and the ability to take lots of neat classes, go on field trips, meet people, etc. (and I'm even pretty shy)
<br />
<br />The other advantage of a private or public school is that your child will have recess and gym. Poke a little around the adult boards, one of the things we say the most is that we wish we exercised more. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> It's so good for our health, and getting a good start through school sports and classes is invaluable. If your daughter got really involved in something like track, it would be the best thing for her!
<br />
<br />As for catching things at school, or missing lots of school if she gets sick... just make sure she practices good, frequent hand washing and her risk will be minimal. Most of my teachers were amazing when it came to me being sick. One of them, after she found out I was in the hospital due to CF, passed out Great Strides flyers to my class and send me a card! Some of my best memories from school are being amazed with people's compassion. Let her give it a try. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Rebjane]

We are sending our daughter to kindergarten in the fall. I spoke with the principal, school nurse gave the nurse booklets about CF. Our CF doc wrote a great letter about what CF is, and what accomadations she may need, ie. water bottle at her desk, frequent bathroom breaks, salty snack after running around. Teacher may give enzymes. He also, wrote she should have school work sent home or tutor if she is absent for more than 2-3 days. She should not be penalized for missing school for doc appointments and may be out of school for entended periods if she needs to go to the hospital. It was a postive letter stating Maggie should be encouraged to exersize and not let CF hold her back for any goals she sets for herself. She has not started school yet; so I'll keep ya'll updated on the follow-through from the school and teachers, though they seem very receptive. Good luck!

 

[Rebjane]

We are sending our daughter to kindergarten in the fall. I spoke with the principal, school nurse gave the nurse booklets about CF. Our CF doc wrote a great letter about what CF is, and what accomadations she may need, ie. water bottle at her desk, frequent bathroom breaks, salty snack after running around. Teacher may give enzymes. He also, wrote she should have school work sent home or tutor if she is absent for more than 2-3 days. She should not be penalized for missing school for doc appointments and may be out of school for entended periods if she needs to go to the hospital. It was a postive letter stating Maggie should be encouraged to exersize and not let CF hold her back for any goals she sets for herself. She has not started school yet; so I'll keep ya'll updated on the follow-through from the school and teachers, though they seem very receptive. Good luck!

 

[Rebjane]

We are sending our daughter to kindergarten in the fall. I spoke with the principal, school nurse gave the nurse booklets about CF. Our CF doc wrote a great letter about what CF is, and what accomadations she may need, ie. water bottle at her desk, frequent bathroom breaks, salty snack after running around. Teacher may give enzymes. He also, wrote she should have school work sent home or tutor if she is absent for more than 2-3 days. She should not be penalized for missing school for doc appointments and may be out of school for entended periods if she needs to go to the hospital. It was a postive letter stating Maggie should be encouraged to exersize and not let CF hold her back for any goals she sets for herself. She has not started school yet; so I'll keep ya'll updated on the follow-through from the school and teachers, though they seem very receptive. Good luck!

 

[Rebjane]

We are sending our daughter to kindergarten in the fall. I spoke with the principal, school nurse gave the nurse booklets about CF. Our CF doc wrote a great letter about what CF is, and what accomadations she may need, ie. water bottle at her desk, frequent bathroom breaks, salty snack after running around. Teacher may give enzymes. He also, wrote she should have school work sent home or tutor if she is absent for more than 2-3 days. She should not be penalized for missing school for doc appointments and may be out of school for entended periods if she needs to go to the hospital. It was a postive letter stating Maggie should be encouraged to exersize and not let CF hold her back for any goals she sets for herself. She has not started school yet; so I'll keep ya'll updated on the follow-through from the school and teachers, though they seem very receptive. Good luck!

 

[Rebjane]

We are sending our daughter to kindergarten in the fall. I spoke with the principal, school nurse gave the nurse booklets about CF. Our CF doc wrote a great letter about what CF is, and what accomadations she may need, ie. water bottle at her desk, frequent bathroom breaks, salty snack after running around. Teacher may give enzymes. He also, wrote she should have school work sent home or tutor if she is absent for more than 2-3 days. She should not be penalized for missing school for doc appointments and may be out of school for entended periods if she needs to go to the hospital. It was a postive letter stating Maggie should be encouraged to exersize and not let CF hold her back for any goals she sets for herself. She has not started school yet; so I'll keep ya'll updated on the follow-through from the school and teachers, though they seem very receptive. Good luck!