http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/443457/Will-they-hold-back-my-son-from-going-into-4th-grade-because-he-turns-9-in-October Hi My son was going to school outside of the States and was admitted before he turned 5 in first grade. I'm relocating to Mansfield, TX and I'm wondering if they'll hold him back even though he is doing well in school. GreatSchools en-us kjdmom Wow, a December cutoff, I didn't even think they existed anymore. The cutoff in Missouri is Aug 1 and in KS Sept 1. Most kids start 4th grade at 9 ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/443457/Will-they-hold-back-my-son-from-going-into-4th-grade-because-he-turns-9-in-October?cpage=1#comment_514951 5100.514951 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:46:10 -0700 SheriG1958 9 is the average age for a 4th grader in the US, I started 4th grade at 8 due to my birthday being the end of September. 5 (or 4 ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/443457/Will-they-hold-back-my-son-from-going-into-4th-grade-because-he-turns-9-in-October?cpage=1#comment_461092 5100.461092 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:48:38 -0700 sammibammy Thanks alot! I will check with the school. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/443457/Will-they-hold-back-my-son-from-going-into-4th-grade-because-he-turns-9-in-October?cpage=1#comment_444786 5100.444786 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:16:36 -0700 kjdmom You will need to check the website of the local school district - or call the school if you know which one you will attend - but the general rule ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/443457/Will-they-hold-back-my-son-from-going-into-4th-grade-because-he-turns-9-in-October?cpage=1#comment_443542 5100.443542 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:15:11 -0700