Want to try public but….

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[Post New]08/30/2022 21:29
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Does your child need private? Our child doesn't. Private needs him.


Private doesn't need your kid.
[Post New]08/30/2022 21:32
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Don’t want to out myself but one of these BVR, NPS, Norwood or Lowell.


So you’re going to have to find a new school for high school anyway?

How much does your kid like the private?

How much does the money mean to you?
[Post New]08/31/2022 07:23
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Anonymous
It’s tricky. I been in your spot. Tried DCPS for PreK and K, went private for 1st. DCPS is hit or miss even at the schools you mentioned. If you’re wanting concierge service, responsive teachers and admin, at WoTP elementary, it was non existent. But at the end of the day it’s elementary school. I’d say if you want Deal or Hardy, try it. If not, your best bet is to stay private.
[Post New]08/31/2022 10:42
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Anonymous
norwood parent here - totally agree with 8:47 poster. Satisfactory academics, lots of entitled kids in my child's grade who never have real consequences for their behavior (perhaps this is true at all private schools around here), nothing really special.
[Post New]08/31/2022 10:58
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Don’t want to out myself but one of these BVR, NPS, Norwood or Lowell.


These posts are so silly and self-involved. You wouldn't "out yourself" with just a name of a school.
[Post New]09/02/2022 07:45
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:It’s tricky. I been in your spot. Tried DCPS for PreK and K, went private for 1st. DCPS is hit or miss even at the schools you mentioned. If you’re wanting concierge service, responsive teachers and admin, at WoTP elementary, it was non existent. But at the end of the day it’s elementary school. I’d say if you want Deal or Hardy, try it. If not, your best bet is to stay private.


I agree.
[Post New]09/02/2022 07:58
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Anonymous
If you can afford it, stay.
[Post New]09/03/2022 13:36
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Save some money and try public - you can always go back. Plus, having all your kids friends in the neighborhood and being able to walk to school is priceless. And, you’ll make more friends too. My three all are going through - Murch/Deal/JR. Not perfect but my kids are all thriving, less entitled then they would be and know how to advocate for themselves as well as dealing with issues.


This op. We ended up going back to elementary in 2nd grade and haven’t looked back (yet).
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