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Private School in Carrollton /Lewisville
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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I am looking for a private school in the Carrollton/Lewisville area. I have visted Carrollton Christian Academy. Does anyone have any feedback on that school seems gre...
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- T., We are in the process of picking a school for our soon to be Kindergartner. I visited CCA, Prestonwood & Prince of Peace. My husband like the smallness of CCA b...
- My daughter attended Prince of Peace for preschool last year and we were very happy with it. Lots of the other preschool parents had older children that attended Prin...
- If you are still in the market for a great school, consider Explorations Prep in Flower Mound. It is a hands-on science and math school (and also has French, Spanish,...
Private or Public School
Asked by T.G. from Portland
on February 3, 2009
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My daughter has been attending a private preschool for the last two years. This February she turns 5 and will attend Kindergarten next year. I am trying to decide whet...
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- T., I'm not sure where you are writing from but if it is in the Tri-Cities I believe I know the school. My daughter went to a private pre-school for two years foll...
- As a public school teacher, and advocate for public education, I'd say go with what you're comfortable with. If you can afford to keep your child in private school whe...
- if you are concerned about your daughter's education and have the money to spend, i would honestly look into some sort of home school program, and that doesn't mean yo...
Private Schooling
Asked by S.S. from Phoenix
on February 8, 2007
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Hello Ladies;
I am thinking about sending my son to a Private School. He is in the 4th grade and I would really like to begin to prepare him for (private)high schoo...
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- Check out www.Greatschools.com
- Hi Sally, Got a great school for you! I taught at Phoenix Christian School on 24th St. and Thomas. They are a great school to get him ready for a great high school. T...
- I actually went to St. Theresa on 52nd and Thomas. It was a great school. And a lot of my teachers are still there... You should check it out!
RESULTS Of My dayCare Search - North Chicago Suburbs
Asked by R.T. from Chicago
on August 2, 2006
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OK mamas, here's what I saw in the past three days, my grades, and what we're doing here in the north/northwest suburbs of Chicago. I hope it helps you find a good pl...
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- Hi there...I am originally from the North Shore area and we are moving back from CT within the next month or two. We are looking for daycare for our two children, 4 m...
- Wow I watch six kids three are mine and three are another families and I only charge them $30. a day for each of the three kids. I make a hot lunch and we go to the p...
- Wow! Thank you for taking the time to go into this level of detail and for sharing! While I don't live in this area, it was helpful for me to see things to look for ...
Alternatives to Preschool
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on February 21, 2009
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Hello Moms,
My daughter is turning 3 in a few weeks and I was planning on sending her to preschool in the fall. However, after doing some research on my options, I ...
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- Make sure you check out the Chicago park districts. Many have preschool programs that are only 2 days a week. Also, they are very affordable!
- My 3 year old goes to the park district 2 days per week, 90 minutes per day and she loves it. It costs about $80 for a 10 week session. I also signed her up for arts ...
- I have another idea if it makes sense. If you have an idea of where you are going to be living when you move to the suburbs, why not check out pre-schools there? It ...
How Do You Evauluate a Private School's Academic Performance?
Asked by A.K. from Los Angeles
on June 24, 2009
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Does anyone know how to evaluate a private school's academic performance? With the public school system, you can look online at their Accountability Report and compare...
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- From:Kim TDate:Thu. Jun. 25, 2009 Just remember that a private school has options on who is enrolled and stays at their school. Public schools do not have that choice...
- My kids attend a private school, and I didn't do this, but I know parents who have requested academic reports on the school and the school provided it. Also ask them ...
- Here is a link for you, per private schools in your area: http://www.greatschools.net/california/corona/private/schools/ http://www.localschooldirectory.com/city-s...
Opinions on Memphis Private Schools vs Memphis Public Schools
Asked by L.W. from Memphis
on August 18, 2008
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My husband and I are starting to talk about preschool for our 18 month old (I know - we have a ways to go, but still!). We're zoned for Memphis City Schools and our so...
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- A lot can change in school systems in 3 or 4 years. Talk to people, but don't make long term decisions in a hurry. We did public until into middle school. Our chil...
- I was not aware that Memphis City Schools were Christian based, where did you get that information--just curious. Are you talking mostly about preschools? I attend ...
- My oldest son just started kindergarten at Briarcrest and he loves it. He's only been there a week, but has already learned so much. He's already learned to spell ou...
Private Schools in the North Gwinett Area
Asked by W.B. from Atlanta
on January 31, 2007
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Hi Moms. I have REALLY been thinking about putting my 8 year old son in a private school. He is an excellent student and has good behavior, but I want him to get the b...
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- I taught for 12 years before I had my own child. I taught in both private and public schools, and in the NG cluster. From my experience, I feel that it is not private ...
- Hi - Wesleyan School is in Norcross, at the corner of Spalding and Peachtree Parkway. It is an excellent private school. It is also a Christian school, teaching Bib...
- Greater Atlanta Christian is a great private school. A little pricey but excellent education all around. If you still want the private school education with the public...
Catholic School
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on September 15, 2007
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**Edited - To cut to the chase - does your child go to Catholic school but you are not Catholic? That is what I am interested in here.**
Okay, so I know this is a ...
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- In contrast to Kristy's experience, I was raised in a formal religion (Baptist, fundamentalist) and went to a Christian school as well as a church where my grandmother...
- Please see similar discussion (under Requests & /Education & Academics/K-8) to Emperatriz, dated 6/18/07. I strongly recommend Catholic schools, although I'm sure...
- Check the school and the staff out alot. Catholic school "teachers" are not required to be certified teachers. Many don't even have a teaching degree. If you don't ...
Need Recomendations for Private Christian Schools!
Asked by L.L. from Houston
on September 11, 2008
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Looking for a private Christian school in the Houston metroplex. We are moving to the area and will end up finding a house near the school. We are looking for a scho...
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- Do you have any specific denomination that you are looking for? I am a Native Houstonian and am very familiar with the private schools in the inner loop and close in n...
- Veritas Christian Academy in Bellaire. It is very reasonably priced but the neighborhood is pricey. They just lost their wonderful principal, but the asst principal i...
- One very wonderful school is Fort Bend Baptist Academy. They are a private campus (not located on a church campus) and they run from K-12, with separate (but close) c...
