[fedscreekviking]

Very good post newjacket. A few years ago Pike Co had a rule that MS students could not repeat a year and play sports. This changed when certain people pointed out the fact that our teams could not compete with other counties teams unless we did so. The rule changed. 99% of holdbacks are to play sports. In my 30+ years teaching I saw some kids helped by, some hurt by holding back. I think they should reinstate the old rule which stated once you enter the 7th grade you have 6 years of eligibilty. Then if you want to hold back you must do so before being on a MS team.