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Legal Issues and Public School
Asked by G.W. from Dallas
on August 24, 2010
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I am wondering how to find out answers from a legal perspective about my child's public school. Where can I find out reliable information without hiring an attorney? I...
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- I don't know about the dress code. I think you probably could push the issue of missing instructional time and get somewhere, but I don't know for sure. As far as ...
- If it is in the student handbook, you and your child are supposed to follow those rules, even if others do not. Pretty simple, if you think you have a legal issue r...
- I think what you really want is a way to find out if the Student/Parent Handbook's rules and regs are in compliance with your rights as a parent according to the law. ...
Home School, Private School, Public School
Asked by A.T. from State College
on July 28, 2011
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Expecting a lot of flack for this one: I am a happy wife in an inter-racial marriage and my husband and I already get gawked at everywhere we go in our small town. We...
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- Oh Dear. That is a lot of angst. I'm sorry you have to deal with this. Let me assure you that private school kids can be just as mean as public school kids...........
- I think public or private, your child will still be the "different" one. Just because kids go to a private school doesn't make them any more tolerant or nice. I thi...
- We live in a small town and send our children to Catholic school. We were supposed to be getting a little boy from Haiti in my son's 5th grade class, but I'm not sure...
Public Preschool
Asked by J.T. from Victoria
on May 4, 2011
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My son is now three when do i register him for public preschool. Also does public preschool cost money? I am also thinking it runs half day. Either morning or after no...
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- Good Morning! I personally think it is a great idea to want your children in a social environment. I also believe that it is VERY important for children to get that he...
- It will vary depending on where you live. In our city, the sessions are extremely short, only part of the morning, so they didn't work for me. I work in the mornings a...
- Have you done any research online? Or called your local schools/preschools? Or posted this question on your local Mamapedia board? I can't really give you any info ...
Public or Private?
Asked by J.C. from New York
on March 11, 2009
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Hi Moms, It is time to decide which elementary school my son should be going to in September. In my town, we have several magnet schools which we did apply to (lottery...
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- Hi J., I guess it depends on your public school system. Although having had one daughter graduate 8th grade last year after attending K-8 in a Catholic school and ...
- Wow. That is a tough one. We struggled with that choice also. I agree with one of the other responses that you get out what you put in. There is more to it than that ...
- Hi J., I have two daughters, they are K and 5th grade now; they are both in public school. Until this summer we were living in Queens, NY and now we are in Elmwood Pa...
Driffrence Between a Public School and a Catholic School
Asked by E.R. from Chicago
on June 18, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I need some advice before school starts. I have two options between a public school and a catholic school. My son has always attended a public school but...
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- Hi, I went to Lutheran school growing up and my school was held to higher educational standands than all the other public schools in the area. Our tests scores wer...
- I can give you my perspective as a teacher who has worked both at a catholic high school and a public high school. I left the catholic high school because the pay/b...
- I went to both a private and public school for highschool. Although it was years ago, I think I can speak on this. I think that the school is part of the education. ...
Private School or Public School...Which One Is Better?
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on May 27, 2008
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We have twins who will be starting school in the near future. We are debating whether public or private schooling is better. I know that Torrance Unified School Dist...
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- T., Follow your heart on this one because you don't want to look back and think you've made a hugh mistake. I suggest you and your family sit down and list what is...
- I substituted and also taught in the public schools in Paramount, Lakewood, and Bellflower. I find the teachers are usually good, but the students do not have parent ...
- (i teach at a private school) it really depends on ALOT of things. first and foremost, wherever you place your child(ren), you must be their advocate. i would defin...
Charter School vs Public School
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on February 21, 2011
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What is your opinion on Charter Schools?
Also, does anyone know of the Paragon teaching method?
We are looking into a Charter school vs public school for our 5 y...
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- Basically, a charter school is a public school with some kind of special curriculum. My kids have attended a public charter elementary bilingual immersion program and ...
- Just curious if you could elaborate as to "why" you would seek a charter school for a 5 yo. Are you in a sub-par public school district?
- Typically Charter school are run by a business or a private entity. They can still be a public school and, if so, are subject to the same testing and reporting of the...
Private Catholic School Vs. Public School
Asked by J.F. from Columbus
on February 16, 2007
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Hi. I'm a married mother of two beautiful boys (5&2)and we've recently moved into a great neighborhood when my son will be enrolling into kindergarten next year. We ar...
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- I don't really have an opinion on the matter but I do know that you do not have to have a teaching degree to teach in a Catholic school. Now, I also believe that there...
- I have a 10 year old boy who has been attending a very small Christian school in German Village for the last 5 years. We love it, even though it was a strain to our b...
- I have 3 older sisters, and although we were raised Methodist, one of my sisters married a man who had converted to Catholocism and they sent their kids to Catholic sc...
Private School vs Public School
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on May 12, 2011
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Here is my dilemma ladies. My oldest son is 4 1/2 and in a private Pre K class now, we love the school and the teachers. He will turn 5 at the end of August and we are...
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- I would talk with your husband about his fears....maybe it's a financial thing he's worried about instead of "being sheltered and normal"......this is sooo not the cas...
- I don't really understand how sending a child to a private school makes them sheltered. My two oldest went to private school and sheltered would be the last thing tha...
- Most public schools offer before & after-school care. Ours does, the YMCA is the enttity that actually offers the childcare, but it is AT her school. I went to pri...
Catholic School vs Public School
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on August 23, 2012
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Im all for public school since we live in a good area and went to publics school my whole life. My husband went to both and prefers Catholic school. What are your th...
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- I would visit the Catholic school. We sent our son to kindergarten at Catholic school and loved it. Great community, nice teachers, and a great principal. All Catholic...
- i agree with Victoria, it really helps to talk to people about the different schools. my children go to catholic school (against my hubbys better judgement. lol, he fi...
- I myself have attended both types of schools, as well as other types of schools, both public and private. The BOTTOM line is: Even with "catholic" private schools...
