Charter School: Older Child
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Public School Vs. Charter
Asked by J.F. from San Diego
on March 30, 2008
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I have an 11 year old boy who is in 6th grade at the moment at a middle school. I've been hearing about charter schools recently and was wondering what exactly they we...
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- Charter schools are actually public schools (as in they are state funded and regulated) but they offer more flexibilty in the way they teach, the curriculum they use, ...
- As I understand charter schools they are kind of the link between private and public schools. They have the state of CA curriculum, but offer the smaller classroom env...
- Hi J.. Both our children go to Oceanside's Coastal Academy which is a charter school. There they attend class on Tuesdays and Thursdays (full day) and we homeschool ...
School
Asked by T.C. from York
on March 23, 2010
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I was just reading Pam's question about her daughter skipping a grade and was wondering if she or any other moms out there have any experience with their child enterin...
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- I don't know T...not to say that your son isn't bright because he sounds like he really is, but is he reading yet? Can he do math problems? These are some of the thi...
- Do schools still test for K? I know our district doesn't, what we do is your child has to be 5 on or before August 31st. I wouldn't push him into K before he is 5. He...
- I decided to check your question b/c I am in a similar situation. I REALLY do not want my son to be bored at school. After reading the comments, thought I would do s...
Private or Charter School Suggestions
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on December 24, 2007
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Moms, I need your advice on choosing a private or charter school for my children. In the past, we have homeschooled (4 years), done private school (2 years) and curren...
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- Summit International Preparatory in Arlington if fantastic. My Son struggled in public school b/c of an undiagnosed learning disorder that the public school refused to...
- Take a look at St Paul's off 287. Its the school run by overcoming faith church. I have a few of my church members who have sent their children there and they are doin...
- My son is at GP this year after attending at another private school in FW and we are loving it. He is happy again & challenged & HOME!! more often which we love. I HS ...
School Lunches
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on April 12, 2011
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Do you send you kid to school with a home made lunch?
What is a typical lunch?
How would you react if your child's school said no more packed lunches?
This is goi...
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- Or, how about those of us that just want our children to eat healthier...nothing to do with Vegan, vegetarian, allergies, ect.? There is no way I would be okay with t...
- I don't see how they can dictate to you what your child eats. School lunches have such poor nutritional value, I see the menu come home each month for my kids school l...
- For those saying it's only for one school in Chicago, I submit that the preschool my child goes to has been that way from day one! I cannot pack any snacks OR lunch fo...
What Is a Good Private or Charter School
Asked by N.N. from Dallas
on September 21, 2007
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I live in the Grand Prairie area but I work in Arlington. I hvae a 6 year old that I would like to place back into a private christian school. DOes anyone have any s...
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- My daughter attended PCA in Pantego in her younger years and moved onto Country Day School. Currently, both of my youngest nephews attend GPA in south Arlington off of...
- See if The Flint Academy is right for you. It is a wonderful, Christian school for PK through high school in central Arlington (actually in Dalworthington Gardens). It...
- We have our son in public school, so I have no first hand experience. However, my nephews go to Oakridge. It is a fantastic school. I have also heard wonderful thin...
How to Home School
Asked by K.T. from Raleigh
on October 15, 2008
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I am actually a teacher and have spent the last 10years in the classroom. I am having second thoughts about keeping my children in public education, especially as I s...
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- I am the wife of a 35 year public school teacher; I do not advocate home schooling in any way! Children have to learn to live by rules and rigid learning. I know it ...
- HHHMMM, I haven't even read your full post because the first response I read was from Laurie P talking about what is meant to be....She talked about a book by Lisa Wel...
- I do not homeschool but may be able to answer some of your questions. Supposedly there are books and an entire curriculum out there now that you follow. You don't ha...
Charter Schools
Asked by K.C. from Austin
on January 25, 2011
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I am interested in finding out a little more about schools that do things a little different from the normal public schools, but we don't think we will be able to budg...
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- There is a new charter school in near the Outlet mall off 35, behind the Terravista neighborhood. They have had 7-12 grade for 2 years and are opening an elementary s...
- I'm not in your area, but my kids are in a charter school and they love it. I love it. It's not super big, only a little over 100 students (they'll be expanding this f...
- Charter schools can be very good . also monessari schools are another option, but there is a cost. I would do a search of schools and see the ratings for it. Also t...
Liking School
Asked by M.J. from Milwaukee
on February 20, 2012
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My 8 year old hates school. We (teacher, therapist, us) have tried to talk to him about the importance of it blah blah blah. He does not care. He has hated school sinc...
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- What DOES he really get excited about? Sports, music, Military, Planes, Acting? I used to tutor a 4th grade boy in reading. He HATED reading. This made him dread h...
- Most of my first thoughts have already been addressed. I'm not sure how coherent this will be, but bear with me... When I was in early elementary school, after I...
- My brother hated school when he was younger. He was getting bad grades, and they tried many things like you. But it wasn't that he didnt know how to do the work, or...
Problems at School
Asked by A.J. from Albuquerque
on April 18, 2008
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I have a 6 year old who is extremely smart and capable of doing everything that is expected of him at school however, as of lately he has been whinning everytime it is...
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- Hi A., It may be that he's board. If he's really intelligent, doing more of what he already knows will be daunting for him. Find out what learning style works bes...
- So many good responses! I have a 7 year old very bright child who is "classic" gifted in that all small problems are huge! I recommend testing for gifted and learnin...
- Hi A., I am a former teacher, and this is my experience with bright children who start to slack off and misbehave. He's Bored! Have him tested, either by the scho...
9 Year Old with No or Very Few Friends
Asked by K.N. from Phoenix
on December 6, 2007
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I have a 9 year old that has no or very few friends. He is very intelligent, and he has ADHD. I took him for his intake with the counselor, and they said he is gifted ...
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- I was always told growing up it isn't the quantity of friends it is the quality. Church youth Groups or sunday school classes are a great place for kids to meet othe...
- K., I feel for your son. My daughter was an outcast and has never gotten over it. Kids are so mean sometimes. Invite another outcast to the party. It will mak...
- I have a 19 year old with ADD and a 16 year old with ADHD. The 16 year old was diagnosed with ADHD in kindergarten. We took the child to a neurologist and had extens...
