Private schools in Maryland or Virginia
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Anonymous
| If your kid doesn't need extra attention and your school system is good, why do people go to private high schools? |
Anonymous
| Why is this in the college section? |
Anonymous
OP went to public school. |
Anonymous
| Oh good point. They can delete. Keep seeing college posts and people list private - |
Anonymous
Yes obviously. MCPS. That's why I'm asking. Curious why people pay that money IF their kid doesn't need special attention. |
Anonymous
Hah, jump on over to the MCPS board and see all the threads about MCPS's various screwups. They're on their.. 4th superintendent in 10 years is it? |
Anonymous
smaller classes thus more individual participation, better counseling for college admissions, better food and extra-curricular activities |
Anonymous
Because we wanted her to better enjoy her educational experience more. We are zoned for a W school that is an overcrowded rat race. Her private school has been amazing and allows her to dig deeper into subjects, form closer bonds with teachers/admin, have great college counseling guidance, and more. I went to a public school and it was fine, but I wanted more than that for DD. |
Anonymous
| Because I don’t want my kid in a school with 3,000 students. Because I want my kid at a school that will reinforce our family’s values. Because I want my school where the administration supports its teachers. Because I want my kid at a school where they use textbooks. Because I want my kid at a school where they enforce discipline. Lots of reasons. You do you, op. |
Anonymous
| These all make sense. Good point - MCPS is a mess now. Also I do see better college placement since it's less competitive. Thanks! |
Anonymous
| Spend a day at my kid's school, you'd understand. For us, the cost has no real impact on our lives, so we prioritized giving our kids the best possible experience in being prepared for college and beyond. |
Anonymous
| FCPS failed to teach my kid to read at an acceptable level. No dx (we had him tested) just left behind in a class of 30+. Switched to private and he's flourishing. |
Anonymous
Bc if you care about college exmissions, where are you go to high school matters just as much as how you did there… |
Anonymous
This. Given the question is in college.. |
Anonymous
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Smaller classes
Safety Rigor Very few behavioral issues by students Teachers who are truly invested in the students and education |