School

Why is picking a school for kindergarten so hard?!  We have plenty of public elementary schools we could send Jamie to, but I want something different.  I want something that will push him and not let him fall in the cracks.  When I say we have plenty of schools, I mean it.  There are at least 5 elementary schools in our little town!  That is a lot, and the class sizes aren't very small.  We were looking at the local charter school and sent in an application.  We don't find out til March if he gets in or not.  If he is put on the waiting list, there is still a pretty good chance that he would get in.  The five schools I mentioned, do not include the charter school or the two year round based schools!  Anyway, I was reading up on one of the year round based schools that is part of the public school and not a charter school.  I really like the charter school, but we are starting to think that the year round school might be a better fit.  Since they are part of the public school system, this school has buses, if he wants to play sports later he can just go across the street to the school there and play on their teams.  I'm not a huge fan of the year round school thing.  I guess they have the same public school schedule during the year with a few extra weeks off and then limited school during the summer.  The hubby thinks that a year round thing might be what Jamie needs and would keep his attention and focus.  This school also does mixed grades.  So with kindergarten, he would also have classes with 1st and 2nd graders.  I am so confused on what to do.  Jamie's birthday is at the end of September and according to MI law, the cut-off to turn 5 is November 1.  His preschool teachers are recommending preschool again or young-5's.  On his assessment, he was ready in every area except his birthday.  This really bothers me.  I don't want him to get bored and I don't want him to struggle.  He will either be the youngest or oldest in his class and will hate either one.  We are thinking that maybe being with other grades, might be beneficial.  I am waiting to hear back from the school.  I want to set up a tour and ask all of my questions!