Public vs. Private
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Private School Vs. Public School
Asked by L.R. from Dallas
on December 11, 2007
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My daughter will be four tomorrow, and we are starting to look at schools, my delima is which is better, private schools or public schools? I really want my kids to be...
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- I am also considering private versus public and parochial versus non-parochial. I am researching and being open-minded to make the right choice for my children and my ...
- We have been discussing the same dilema lately. Our son is 4 and has been in our church preschool for 2 years. He is very energetic and must have a teacher that will...
- Dear L.: It depends strongly on the ISD you are assigned to, and within that even the individual schools. If they are up-to-par, I would not hesitate putting my kids...
Advice on Children Transitioning from Private School to a Public High School
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on May 4, 2010
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This is way in future for us but weighing heavily on my mind...Our three children will attend a private Catholic school until 8th grade. After that they may have to g...
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- My niece started our public high school this year after 1-8 of a combo of homeschooling and attending a Christan school thru grade 8. She had a big "mean girls" probl...
- It is also myself that has had experience in this. I went from a private school preschool-8th grade then to a public school. My high school wasn't too big, but was a ...
- My kids didn't go from private to public, but we moved around a lot. In my daughter's junior year, a teacher asked the class to raise their hands if they had been in m...
Small Private School or Large Public School for Kindergarten
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on January 26, 2011
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Hey Moms,
I'm just wondering what others would do in my situation. Right now my 4 year old daughter attends a very small wonderful private school. I am wondering i...
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- I say move her now. You don't want to take a chance on her not getting in next year when you will have no choice but to put her in the public school system if you can...
- I would go ahead and apply for the transfer. If she gets it, move her there for sure. She will start with the same group of kids she will be with for a long time. S...
- I'm a private school mom (though I never planned on it), but I agree with the other moms. Apply to the IB school and see what happens. Honestly, if you were just tal...
Advice Needed for Going from Small Private School to Public School
Asked by N.D. from Bloomington
on September 21, 2009
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My two teenage boys (8th & 9th grades) are currently enrolled in a small, private Christian school in our area. I drive just over 80 miles each day to get them to & f...
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- Find out what the timing is when you transfer them. We knew a young man who transferred out of our highschool here and ended up in a highschool in a new neighborhood. ...
- N., My kids went to a catholic school up till 8th grade and then one went on to catholic highschool and one went on to public school (the kids were allowed to choose ...
- N., Many people change school settings for different reasons: religious, relocation, preferences and so forth. However, the key to making a difference in the quality...
Seeking Opinions: Private or Public School (Specifically LR Green)
Asked by C.Z. from San Diego
on March 30, 2008
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I'm interested in your thoughts on whether private or public school is "better". My 7 yo son currently goes to LR Green in Escondido, which is known to be a very good...
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- My 12 yr old daughter went to LR Green from 3rd to 5th. I will say that among the public schools in the area to go to.. I think it is top notch specifically because it...
- LR Green is a good school. I am a teacher in the Escondido Union School District and I know our district strives to achieve high standards for our students. Generally ...
- In talking with teachers and other parents during my own school research, I have found that the education your child will get is both school specific as well as child ...
Seeking Advice on Public vs Private School Decision
Asked by D.Q. from Chicago
on January 31, 2009
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I live in Edison Park very close to two Catholic schools: 1) St Juliana and 2) St Paul of Cross. I also live close to Ebinger public grammar school. I have been tryig...
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- I have 2 kids in Catholic school and I just pulled one out and he is now in public school. Each school has its own pros and cons. The Catholic school is good for d...
- Ok- I am a mom with 2 kids in Catholic school in Sycamore IL. Now that being said, I am a product of the CPS system myself and I would not recommend that public school...
- My older 3 kids went to catholic school and the youngest one born when others were already in jr high went to public school. I can tell you some things are the same. ...
Public School or Private Dr Testing for Possible IEP
Asked by E.B. from Washington DC
on October 25, 2010
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I have a very bright 3rd grader, who consistently tests well above grade level - since starting school. He reads books that I would read, and analizes things in ways ...
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- Why do you have to choose? The answer is, you need both, and there may be some things about the process that you do not like and that you cannot control, like what th...
- Hi E., Public schools are extremely limited in what they can test for due to financial reasons and state time lines that must be followed. As a teacher, I would ...
- Let the school do testing for educational purposes and get private testing. Unfortunately there is a wait so make the appointment right away. My middle daughter is 8 a...
Christian Parents Dilemma: Private Vs. Public?
Asked by F.T. from Detroit
on June 12, 2008
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Hi all,
I'm writing to solicit thoughts, input, testimonials. Backdrop: my husband and I are both non-denominational Christians. We were educated, K-12 in Catholic ...
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- I am also a strong catholic and had the same issue / concerns. I eventually decided to put my son (now in K) in West Bloomfield Schools - Gretchko elementary. It is...
- I did not grow up with a big religious background. But I went to public schools and I still went to church with my aunt a lot. But because my parents and my close fami...
- I am a Christian also and I am the single parent of a 9 year old boy. My son curreently attends a Christian school and has since kindergarten. I really wanted him to ...
Public vs Private Schools in AZ
Asked by C.G. from Phoenix
on March 8, 2008
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I know it's a little early, but my husband and I are already thinking about school for my almost 2 year old. I have heard that AZ public schools aren't very good, so ...
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- I am a product of public schools and I would say I am intelligent. There is nothing wrong with public schools. I think one of the other responses had the right idea, r...
- My 2 daughters have been going to private school since they were old enough to go to school. We choose Rancho Solano Private School. I firmly believe that if you dont ...
- Charter schools are great! You get the small class sizes of a private school but it is free like a public school.
Kindergardens (Public or Private) in the Glendale/ Peoria Area
Asked by A.P. from Phoenix
on August 2, 2007
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I'm wondering if there is any good kindergardens that will allow my daughter at their school? In the public schools she's not allowed because she's 5 days off of the ...
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- Hi A., My son attends Sunrise Montessori, which has two campuses- one is in Glendale on 47th Ave. between Greenway and T-Bird, and the other is on Deer Valley Rd. j...
- In the Peoria school district, you just need to have your child early-tested. My daughter's bday was Sept 18th and we managed to get her in. You can also arrange a mee...
- I live in Peoria (91st Ave & Deer Valley) and my daughter (turns 5 on Aug. 17th) will be attending Coyote Hills at 87th Ave & Lake Pleasant Parkway on August 13th. Wit...
