Arlington Reviews…Campbell vs. Oakridge vs. Private

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, if you are coming from a private school neither will compare and you will feel the environment and education is slightly less than. It doesn't mean they aren't ok schools it just means your experience is likely not going to be as glowing as someone who knows nothing but that public school.

I disagree. There are things your child will get in either of these public schools that they would not in private- dedicated specials teachers, a librarian, facilities like a gym or cafeteria, highly qualified teachers (they have to be certified to teach in public school), and diversity.

Class sizes are great in private schools, and I do think that’s hugely important, but that’s it. Maybe parent involvement is better. However, when I look at the whole picture- I don’t get this comment or those like it.

Uhhhh do you not understand what many private schools offer lol?

Uhhhhhh….what about what I said is wrong?

Do you actually think private schools don’t have all the things you listed, at a bare minimum?

They don’t. Whether you like it or not, they don’t have the money, and therefore, the resources a public school does. Especially in a well-funded district like Arlington.

You’re either hilarious or crazy.

NP. I think the private-school poster is talking about small parochial schools.

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OP. We are not talking about the small parochial schools, rather the larger $30K per year ones, but not the level of Sidwell and the like.

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Our experience at Campbell was that they had very low academic standards and a principal who could barely tolerate parents and lets parents know that she'd rather not interact with them. Also, little to no communication between school and parents. But the main thing was that the academic standards were about just getting by, not excelling.

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Still don’t know of any private schools that have licensed teachers on staff. These things matter, y’all…

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Anonymous wrote:Still don’t know of any private schools that have licensed teachers on staff. These things matter, y’all…

I don’t think that’s true, but anyway, teacher licensure has no bearing on how well somebody actually teaches. Or at least on measurable student outcomes. (I am still a supporter of public schools though, for us private just isn’t worth the money)

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Anonymous wrote:Still don’t know of any private schools that have licensed teachers on staff. These things matter, y’all…

I don’t think that’s true, but anyway, teacher licensure has no bearing on how well somebody actually teaches. Or at least on measurable student outcomes. (I am still a supporter of public schools though, for us private just isn’t worth the money)

You are right. A license does not make a good teacher, but does ensure a certain amount of training and preparation. In my humble opinion, the individual teacher is the single most important factor in all of this. You can have tons of resources, technology, whatever- but the teacher correctly and effectively using that stuff makes the most impact. Class size is pretty damn important, too. I will say private has it there.

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Anonymous wrote:OP. We are not talking about the small parochial schools, rather the larger $30K per year ones, but not the level of Sidwell and the like.

$30K?! Holy Mackerel. Definitely out of my price range, but hey if you’ve got it… I’m not sure what a $30K a year school does. I imagine you get a LOT of sunshine up your 👗 for that.

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Anonymous wrote:OP. We are not talking about the small parochial schools, rather the larger $30K per year ones, but not the level of Sidwell and the like.

$30K?! Holy Mackerel. Definitely out of my price range, but hey if you’ve got it… I’m not sure what a $30K a year school does. I imagine you get a LOT of sunshine up your 👗 for that.

You realize that different families have different income levels and that different families make different choices right?

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Anonymous wrote:Still don’t know of any private schools that have licensed teachers on staff. These things matter, y’all…

Do they? I'm a public school parent, and we have had some shockingly bad teachers (and even worse administrators) in APS.

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Anonymous wrote:Still don’t know of any private schools that have licensed teachers on staff. These things matter, y’all…

Do they? I'm a public school parent, and we have had some shockingly bad teachers (and even worse administrators) in APS.

Overall, I’ve had really good experiences with APS staff.

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Anonymous wrote:OP. We are not talking about the small parochial schools, rather the larger $30K per year ones, but not the level of Sidwell and the like.

$30K?! Holy Mackerel. Definitely out of my price range, but hey if you’ve got it… I’m not sure what a $30K a year school does. I imagine you get a LOT of sunshine up your 👗 for that.

You realize that different families have different income levels and that different families make different choices right?

What a dumb comment. This whole thread is about someone making choices.

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I’m staying out of this. There are some really bitter know-it-alls on here, that’s for sure. They went go school, so they know everything about it. I’m an APS educator, and have been in education for over 15 years. If you have $30K to throw around for private, do it, if you want the smaller classes and if you’re okay with the homogeneity (some actually want that, I think), but it’s my opinion that the schools in Arlington are very, very good.

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Anonymous wrote:Still don’t know of any private schools that have licensed teachers on staff. These things matter, y’all…

I’ve known many licensed teachers who have left public for private.

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Anonymous wrote:Still don’t know of any private schools that have licensed teachers on staff. These things matter, y’all…

I’ve known many licensed teachers who have left public for private.

If they got a break on their children’s tuition, I could see it. Otherwise, I cannot imagine why anyone would. Public school teachers are paid fairly, at best. Private school teachers are very poorly compensated.

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Anonymous wrote:Still don’t know of any private schools that have licensed teachers on staff. These things matter, y’all…

I’ve known many licensed teachers who have left public for private.

I’m sure. Everyone is falling all over themselves to blow sunshine up your dress for less money.