She is reading at a level "J" which compares to a 2nd grader in the first quarter. The average 2nd grader is readingat a level "L/M". She is writing at a level "5" compared to the average 2nd grader on a level "8" by the end of the year.  At times it can be difficult to read her writing due to handwriting. She also has difficulty spelling words phonemically. She may have a period at the end of the story butdoes not usually use them correctly at the end of all of the sentences in her stories. She usually uses incorrect capitalization
such as capitals in the middle of words. She has difficulty expanding on ideas and using description in her writing. Oftentimes her writing does not make sense or is not grammatically correct. She now has IEP in plan for her speech/language difficulties that have hindered her progress.    After talking to my daughter she says she will be ok with whatever I decide but does not want anyone knowing if she repeats 2nd grade.  The school has recommened retention but I just don't know which way to go.