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If your child was born in the summer months, you may have heard of “academic redshirting.” Academic redshirting is a term that has become popular to describe delaying your child’s kindergarten start time. While there are no “rules,” this delay usually occurs when a child’s birthday falls between May and September.
There are many factors that come to mind when a parent is considering delaying a child’s start time. The most common factors to consider are readiness as it relates to:
It is important to keep in mind that while your child may be cognitively ready, he or she may be behind when it comes to social or emotional strengths, and vice versa. For instance, your child may have advanced reading skills, but perhaps he or she is still struggling when it comes to playtime and sharing. All aspects of the child’s life should be considered when deciding to delay.
Depending on the exact data, estimates of academically redshirted students in the U.S. falls between 3.5 to 5.5 percent of those eligible to enroll in kindergarten based on age. Over 70 perfect of redshirted children were born in the summer months, and boys are twice as common than girls to have a delayed start. Further, this redshirting typically occurs in more affluent areas, where the cost of an extra year of daycare or preschool may not be a problem.
The pros and cons of delaying a child’s start time vary, but for the most part, there is no long-term effect. While there may be some immediate benefits at younger ages – perhaps having a slight academic advantage – these differences diminish as the child ages. Considering there are no obvious disadvantages, if you feel as though your child should be delayed, then do what is best for your son or daughter.
If you are considering academically redshirting your child, speak with your pediatrician. Your doctor can discuss milestones with you and aid in making the best decision for you and your family.
With our Patient Portals, you can easily manage your child’s health online with 24/7 access to their medical record.
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By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
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In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
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For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
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For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.