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Public Shool or Private School ?
Asked by U.L. from Portland
on August 30, 2011
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My son just turned 4 and next year he will be going to kinder. I am puzzled as to the school choices and can't decide if I should enroll him in a public school or a pr...
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- My biggest reason for choosing a Private school was the class sizes. My daughter has been in private school since 3 yr old preschool. Her class size was 10 kids w/ two...
- it totally depends on the child and the schools. For example we have a great public school system in our county. And our school happens to be one of the best ( even i...
- One other thing to consider, which might be the best of both worlds and your taxes pay for it: Charter Schools within the district. Check the district web page and loo...
Alternatives to Public School
Asked by C.M. from Denver
on October 27, 2009
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Hello Parents:
I am frustrated with the public school system and looking for alternatives either homeschooling, charter, private school etc. What are parents out t...
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- I don't have direct experience with this school but have a friend who swears by it. Her son's been 'attending' for around 4 years, I think. www.bransonschoolonline.com
- It can take some work to find the right fit for your student. I was not up for home schooling, so put my son in a charter that was great for him. It's in Jeffco, near ...
- If it's in your post I can't find it... where do you live? Our child is at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, part of the Denver Public Schools, and we love it!
What Do You Think About Public and Private School?
Asked by H.T. from Houston
on August 15, 2006
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I am from Malaysia and very confuse about the education system here. Private school is way too much money compare to public school. My son is going to be 4 next year, ...
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- It depends on the school district you are zoned to as to if you are eligible for public pre-k. In some districts they offer it to all that are going to be by Sept. 1, ...
- I do not know where you live but we live in Sugar Land and have found a wonderful school that is unbeleievably inexpensive because they have received some large grants...
- IT DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU LIVE AND YOUR COUNTY! WHAT AREA ARE YOU IN AND I COULD HELP, I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 38 YRS. (ALL MY LIFE)! THE SCHOOLS ARE GOOD IN FORT BEND ...
Public School at Home
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on March 28, 2011
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I was wondering if anyone has any experience with any "public school at home" programs, like Connections Academy or K12. I used to homeschool my son, and he is now in...
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- If you actually LIKE the Public School curriculum then it is a good way to go. It's mostly computer based which I can't stand and they are also very hands-on with the ...
- Desiderata school is a great private school that is mostly home study based. They can offer the structure and guidance like a public school, but allow for much more cu...
- We used Connections when my ds was in 5th grade and my dd was in K. If you are happy with the public school curriculum, Connections is likely a good fit. We found th...
Private Vs. Public School ?
Asked by K.W. from Washington DC
on January 29, 2008
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I am in the process of researching elementary schools, as my son will enter kindergarten in the fall. I want to hear from moms who have children or who may have experi...
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- My suggestion is to send them to public school for a year, then when they go to private school they'll be happy and grateful. And if they ever complain you can say, "s...
- HI, I have a lot of experience in this area. I am a teacher in a balt. county public elementary school. However my own children are now attending private school. In...
- Hi K., Yes, there is a different . You as the parent would have to research . (Private varies ,public) My oldest son start private school in the very beginning. Which ...
Public School or Continued Daycare
Asked by A.W. from New York
on June 9, 2007
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Briana my 3 yr old goes to daycare but was recently accepted into public school,should i keep her in the daycre or send her to the public school. It's a problem for me...
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- If you feel comfortable with the Daycare you should leave her there one more year. However, if she was accepted into a lottery type of public school you have to consi...
- well it depends on lots of factors...would it be finicially better to have her go to public school? Does the private daycare offer more hours? Will the pre-k be in t...
- She's only 3! I would keep her in daycare for another year. Don't worry about the school wanting to skip her a grade -- they cannot do that without your consent. In ...
Advice on the Public School System
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on June 25, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I would really like some advice on Public Schools.
I live in the GISD and my daughter will be attending a Rowlett elementary school next Fall.
How has your...
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- I'm a single mom and am moving me and my girls (5 & 9) out to Rockwall. I have done research on various school districts and especially wanted a good one for my oldes...
- I am really interested to see the answers you get to this. We are currently decided where we might want to move (Lake Highlands/Lakewood/Ft. Worth are the main areas ...
- I have 4 kiddos 3 of which have gone to school, also in GISD both Garland & Rowlett. I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for. None of my children have been in p...
Public Schools
Asked by K.K. from Boston
on January 28, 2008
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Any opinion on Medford Public schools
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- Check out the Department of Ed website. It has plenty of info esp. on MCAS. You could meet with the principal before he goes to K and make sure he gets the best teache...
- A really good website to check out is greatschools.net . It rates schools based on a number of different criteria on a 1-10 basis. It includes test scores, student/t...
- Hi K.- The Medford Yahoo Group is a great forum for this question (if you are not signed up, I highly recommend it -- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/medfordmass/). Peo...
What Testing Are Public School Required to Do??
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on November 17, 2008
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If a child is having problems in school, are public school required to test the child for ADHD at a parents request? Or does the parent need to seek outside sources t...
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- J., The school district is not required to diagnose your child. Depending on where you live, your district might offer basic diagnostic services. I strongly recomme...
- I've never known a school who didn't cooperate with ADD testing---which in my experience is nothing more than the Conner questionnaire. The teachers and the parents w...
- The school cannot test the child for ADHD. They can do a screening to see if the child has any of the signs of ADHD, but they cannot give a diagnosis. This has to be...
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 ...
