http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/404955/My-son-is-in-Montessori-now-but-will-be-in-the-public-school-next-year He is in his 6th year of Montessori (3rd year elementary), but if he had been in the public schools, he would be in 2nd grade now. Next year, should I put him in 4th grade or in 3rd grade? If he was in 3rd grade, then he would emotionally be the same age as everyone else, but mentally he would be bored. If he is put into the 4th grade, he would be were he needed to be on an educational level, but a year behind in ages. Seems like there is positive & negative to both sides, but would like input from others as well. Thank you!! GreatSchools en-us AprilMom Hi.I thought I would give my input because two of my daughters went through four years of Montessori...they are both now in public school (one is a 2nd grader & ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/404955/My-son-is-in-Montessori-now-but-will-be-in-the-public-school-next-year?cpage=1#comment_416302 5100.416302 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:28:51 -0700 healthy11 Hi. I know that every school is different, including Montessori schools. I considered Montessori for my son, who was very bright but a reluctant reader, but I wasn't convinced that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/404955/My-son-is-in-Montessori-now-but-will-be-in-the-public-school-next-year?cpage=1#comment_404964 5100.404964 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:28:21 -0700