Pay two deposits to buy more time?

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Don't the schools hate it when people do this, since they are trying to form classes and it's difficult when you've got a kid who you know is registered at another school? We know a family who did this last year. i think it caused even more stress. It gave the kid the feeling that he could go to both schools somehow.

[Anonymous]

Let your child be the tie breaker. It's high school and your child's opinion should matter.

It won't suddenly become easier to decide.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let your child be the tie breaker. It's high school and your child's opinion should matter.

It won't suddenly become easier to decide.

+1

[Anonymous]

Visit again. Have your child shadow on both schools.

[Anonymous]

I don't see how extra time is going to make this any easier. Pick one, try to be excited by it and move on.

[Anonymous]

OP - I haven't had time to read all the comments so you may have already addressed this, but it sounds like you are considering something like St. Albans v. Potomac. If your decision is something like that, a big big issue for you as mom will be driving - unless your DH is able to help out, as mine has been able to. It's not only the daily driving that will drive you nuts (especially if you have to drive into the district ?) during rush hour, but it's the playdate driving, the PTA driving, the fundraiser driving. We're currently in private that takes almost an hour roundtrip to make the drive. It has been worth every penny, but the moment DD starts talking about a playdate on the weekend, we shudder because kids live everywhere. The school is just a hub on an enormous wheel. Parties and driving will suck you dry. I've been at it almost 20 years. So I would go with the school most convenient to your home unless there is a bus option. Even with a bus option, remember that the weekend activities will still require one of you to drive to Leesburg or Rockville or Mt. Vernon for parties and playdates. It's just a fact of public school life. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - I haven't had time to read all the comments so you may have already addressed this, but it sounds like you are considering something like St. Albans v. Potomac. If your decision is something like that, a big big issue for you as mom will be driving - unless your DH is able to help out, as mine has been able to. It's not only the daily driving that will drive you nuts (especially if you have to drive into the district ?) during rush hour, but it's the playdate driving, the PTA driving, the fundraiser driving. We're currently in private that takes almost an hour roundtrip to make the drive. It has been worth every penny, but the moment DD starts talking about a playdate on the weekend, we shudder because kids live everywhere. The school is just a hub on an enormous wheel. Parties and driving will suck you dry. I've been at it almost 20 years. So I would go with the school most convenient to your home unless there is a bus option. Even with a bus option, remember that the weekend activities will still require one of you to drive to Leesburg or Rockville or Mt. Vernon for parties and playdates. It's just a fact of public school life. Good luck!

Yes! Did that for 5 years...now in a closer school to us, plus to our quality of life!

[Anonymous]

The school that is closest to you will be easier in the long run but it is high school and he should make the final choice.

[Anonymous]

If you truly love both schools fairly equally, I'd go with commute. As others have said, it can be a bear. Not only do we have to drive 30 min one way to drop our children off at school, but since most of their school friends live nearer the school, we're also driving 30+ mins for social engagements, study groups, everything. There are things our children are left out of just because of distance. It's a significant drain and I really had no idea what we were getting in to when we started this. We love the school, but hate the commute.

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone – I appreciate the comments. I like the solution of lettng our child decide the outcome. I think my husband will be swayed by this.

[Anonymous]

10:41 back - sorry - i meant that driving for playdates or high school activities is just a fact of private school life, not public (I'm British ).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP - I haven't had time to read all the comments so you may have already addressed this, but it sounds like you are considering something like St. Albans v. Potomac. If your decision is something like that, a big big issue for you as mom will be driving - unless your DH is able to help out, as mine has been able to. It's not only the daily driving that will drive you nuts (especially if you have to drive into the district ?) during rush hour, but it's the playdate driving, the PTA driving, the fundraiser driving. We're currently in private that takes almost an hour roundtrip to make the drive. It has been worth every penny, but the moment DD starts talking about a playdate on the weekend, we shudder because kids live everywhere. The school is just a hub on an enormous wheel. Parties and driving will suck you dry. I've been at it almost 20 years. So I would go with the school most convenient to your home unless there is a bus option. Even with a bus option, remember that the weekend activities will still require one of you to drive to Leesburg or Rockville or Mt. Vernon for parties and playdates. It's just a fact of public school life. Good luck!

Yes! Did that for 5 years...now in a closer school to us, plus to our quality of life!

We are considering Potomac vs GDS for HS. What is the recommendation. Seems like GDS is a little stronger for college placement (10-20 percent). Add to that they have an extracurricular we like. They have the same one at Potomac but GDS is better at it--which may be another plus in college recruiting. Potomac is closer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Thanks everyone – I appreciate the comments. I like the solution of lettng our child decide the outcome. I think my husband will be swayed by this.

If nothing else, child should have some certainty. I have child currently in the uncertainty stage and I just can't see it continuing too long without a breakdown. Classmates are all deciding, and wants to be part of that excitement of where they're all going next.

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Anonymous wrote: Thanks everyone – I appreciate the comments. I like the solution of lettng our child decide the outcome. I think my husband will be swayed by this.

Wow. Did it really take DCUM to suggest this simple solution to you, OP? No wonder you are at an impasse.

Let us know if we can help you pick between the red and the yellow blouse tomorrow!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Thanks everyone – I appreciate the comments. I like the solution of lettng our child decide the outcome. I think my husband will be swayed by this.

Wow. Did it really take DCUM to suggest this simple solution to you, OP? No wonder you are at an impasse.

Let us know if we can help you pick between the red and the yellow blouse tomorrow!

You're too boring to comment on this thread, why don't you just piss off.