If you live in NOVA and send your kids to private why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So many reasons- Google ACHS.

Tragic, but sooo true.

[Anonymous]

For the smaller class sizes and not having to do the state standardized testing every year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would the answer be different if poster lived in Moco or DC? What’s special about NOVA that a parent needs to justify sending their kid to private?

I guess op thought if NOVA is more expensive then both of the aforementioned places that parents would make their kids tough it out. Which to be fair is common in the DC area.

Weird reason what do others think?

[Anonymous]

Religion as part of school

[Anonymous]

Less apathetic teachers.

[Anonymous]

It’s family tradition.

[Anonymous]

Because the public schools can’t support AND challenge a 2e kid.

[Anonymous]

Because I didn't want my kid at an overcrowded, mega school with grade inflation.

[Anonymous]

School size. Few hundred kids vs few thousand.

[Anonymous]

Public schools give me the ick

[Anonymous]

Screens at the public.

[Anonymous]

Public schools in Virginia are far too racist.

[Anonymous]

Started because of covid closures, stayed for the strong music program and public speaking experience. This is at a K-8; kid will return to public for HS.

And, since there are always replies about avoiding woke public schools - public school is not woke enough for me. I'm glad our private school teachers can talk about current events and the librarian doesn't have to deal with any nuttos trying to ban books.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So many reasons- Google ACHS.

This. To avoid metal detectors and the occasional stabbing.

Yeah, I mean, in a discussion of the school when someone says “the stabbing” and another person says “which one?” you know you have a problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Religion as part of school

+1
Because if I’m going to send my kid out into the world to be influenced by other adults and peers for 7 hours a day, it’s comforting to know that those influencers share our faith and worldview.
DC can always choose to go another way or form friendships later with people of other faiths and worldviews, but his foundation will be as a believer in Christ surrounded by other believers who will encourage his faith to grow.
There’s plenty of time to be challenged and explore questions when he is old enough to discern AND feel secure in who and whose he is.
“Teach your child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6