Are the wealthy leaving MCPS?

[Anonymous]

Private school (particularly before HS) isn’t about greater academics its about not having to do stuff:

- not having to compete for sports because every gets to play and in some cases has to play a sport a couple of seasons,
- not having to supplement or provide extracurriculars because everything is at school
- not having to encourage and motivate because the school will do all the hand holding
- not having to land the helicopter because the environment is small and everyone is going to remain naive about the world much longer


Aside from writing in upper ES/MS there is going to be very little difference in what kids learn in private vs a good public school.

I’m sure someone will comment on breadth vs depth in the comparison between public and private, to which I always respond, one is not better than the other. Particularly as kids don’t need to be experts on most things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Private school (particularly before HS) isn’t about greater academics its about not having to do stuff:

- not having to compete for sports because every gets to play and in some cases has to play a sport a couple of seasons,
- not having to supplement or provide extracurriculars because everything is at school
- not having to encourage and motivate because the school will do all the hand holding
- not having to land the helicopter because the environment is small and everyone is going to remain naive about the world much longer


Aside from writing in upper ES/MS there is going to be very little difference in what kids learn in private vs a good public school.

I’m sure someone will comment on breadth vs depth in the comparison between public and private, to which I always respond, one is not better than the other. Particularly as kids don’t need to be experts on most things.

Maybe about 5-10 years ago. Not anymore. MCPS grade inflation was already rampant before covid and now forget about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any sane person would put down $2+ million on a house in MoCo rather than in Virginia (or even the District).

Muff and I were just talking about this over virgin bellinis whilst Trip and Chumbles took Trip's boat out (boys and their toys) and we agreed that the real problem is, Maryland doesn't have enough palladium windows. Additionally, its supply of fake French Chateaux which are over 7,000 square feet is quite limited. I mean, it isn't like we are one of those *new* families from Kunming or Dubai or Chennai, but we still like a certain amount of space. I have my craft room, and Chumbles likes his man cave. He's becoming a fantastic craft brewer, did I tell you? Plus, think of the children.

Oh, wait. Where are the children? Let me text their au pairs. Give me a moment.

Right. Where were we? Ah yes. The rich are fleeing Montgomery County. Indeed. I almost joined the caravan heading toward the Chain Bridge yesterday, but it was so full of Range Rovers and I mean, really. There's such a thing as trying *too* hard. Like Louisa? You know Louisa? No, not Louisa M. Or Louisa P. Adult-Lousia--you know, thin, blonde, ponytail... From yoga... Right. The biracial one. Is she? I mean, I'm not sure. It's not like I could ask? So they actually chartered a helicopter to airlift the family out. Like something from Miss Saigon! Oh! I hope that wasn't offensive that I said Saigon. You're not...

Oh. Well, yes. I didn't think you were Vietnamese, but you know, it's so awkward to ask. I was just telling Chumbles the other day, we wouldn't have this kind of awkwardness in Virginia. And then he made this joke... Uh, maybe it's not appropriate. His family. *You* know. They practically invented the institution. Old money. Which institution? Uh, never mind. Where were we?

Where are those kids? Could you text your au pair? One of the problems of having such a big house! I hate this modern style. It was a Chumbles. He has such a flair.

In Virginia we can have a nice French Chateaux.I cannot wait.

It's, "Palladian," you pleeb.

[Anonymous]

Most high earners I know have gone to private. I'm not even talking about rich, just 250k+.
There's very little reason to stay in mcps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Private has been a disappointment after leaving public, difference is it’s cost me over $30 grand a year to learn that.

The good stuff comes at 40k and up.
You were sooo close.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Private has been a disappointment after leaving public, difference is it’s cost me over $30 grand a year to learn that.

The good stuff comes at 40k and up.
You were sooo close.

DP.. given that there are only a handful of private schools that cost that much, and they are not very big, a large number of private school kids aren't going to $40K+ schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any sane person would put down $2+ million on a house in MoCo rather than in Virginia (or even the District).

This.

You can deny it all you want, but it’s clear that MCPS is a failing school system. It’s failing our students and many staff will argue that Central Office is even failing to support our teachers. Morale is low and there seems to be no improvement to come.

YES! I was talking with friends this weekend about the fact that if I could do it all over I'd move to Virginia or even stay in DC (lived in NW DC until moving to MoCo). Holy sh!t what a terrible mistake - I am so envious of friends who live in McLean and Vienna and Falls Church - great neighborhoods and great schools for the same and even less than I paid for my shoebox in MoCo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Private has been a disappointment after leaving public, difference is it’s cost me over $30 grand a year to learn that.

The good stuff comes at 40k and up.
You were sooo close.

DP.. given that there are only a handful of private schools that cost that much, and they are not very big, a large number of private school kids aren't going to $40K+ schools.

Sure, there are several schools in the 25 - 35K range depending on grade. Most of the schools below that are crappy and/or mediocre parochial schools. If you disagree, name those you have in mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any sane person would put down $2+ million on a house in MoCo rather than in Virginia (or even the District).

Muff and I were just talking about this over virgin bellinis whilst Trip and Chumbles took Trip's boat out (boys and their toys) and we agreed that the real problem is, Maryland doesn't have enough palladium windows. Additionally, its supply of fake French Chateaux which are over 7,000 square feet is quite limited. I mean, it isn't like we are one of those *new* families from Kunming or Dubai or Chennai, but we still like a certain amount of space. I have my craft room, and Chumbles likes his man cave. He's becoming a fantastic craft brewer, did I tell you? Plus, think of the children.

Oh, wait. Where are the children? Let me text their au pairs. Give me a moment.

Right. Where were we? Ah yes. The rich are fleeing Montgomery County. Indeed. I almost joined the caravan heading toward the Chain Bridge yesterday, but it was so full of Range Rovers and I mean, really. There's such a thing as trying *too* hard. Like Louisa? You know Louisa? No, not Louisa M. Or Louisa P. Adult-Lousia--you know, thin, blonde, ponytail... From yoga... Right. The biracial one. Is she? I mean, I'm not sure. It's not like I could ask? So they actually chartered a helicopter to airlift the family out. Like something from Miss Saigon! Oh! I hope that wasn't offensive that I said Saigon. You're not...

Oh. Well, yes. I didn't think you were Vietnamese, but you know, it's so awkward to ask. I was just telling Chumbles the other day, we wouldn't have this kind of awkwardness in Virginia. And then he made this joke... Uh, maybe it's not appropriate. His family. *You* know. They practically invented the institution. Old money. Which institution? Uh, never mind. Where were we?

Where are those kids? Could you text your au pair? One of the problems of having such a big house! I hate this modern style. It was a Chumbles. He has such a flair.

In Virginia we can have a nice French Chateaux.I cannot wait.

It's, "Palladian," you pleeb.

It's also chateau ...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most high earners I know have gone to private. I'm not even talking about rich, just 250k+.
There's very little reason to stay in mcps.

Hahahaha! Hilarious. You think those of us that make $250k can afford the decent privates in MoCo / DMV. You are so obviously a troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Private school (particularly before HS) isn’t about greater academics its about not having to do stuff:

- not having to compete for sports because every gets to play and in some cases has to play a sport a couple of seasons,
- not having to supplement or provide extracurriculars because everything is at school
- not having to encourage and motivate because the school will do all the hand holding
- not having to land the helicopter because the environment is small and everyone is going to remain naive about the world much longer


Aside from writing in upper ES/MS there is going to be very little difference in what kids learn in private vs a good public school.

I’m sure someone will comment on breadth vs depth in the comparison between public and private, to which I always respond, one is not better than the other. Particularly as kids don’t need to be experts on most things.

Maybe about 5-10 years ago. Not anymore. MCPS grade inflation was already rampant before covid and now forget about it.

And you think the same isn’t true for private LS, or no grades at all? Most worthwhile progressives don’t give grades in LS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Private school (particularly before HS) isn’t about greater academics its about not having to do stuff:

- not having to compete for sports because every gets to play and in some cases has to play a sport a couple of seasons,
- not having to supplement or provide extracurriculars because everything is at school
- not having to encourage and motivate because the school will do all the hand holding
- not having to land the helicopter because the environment is small and everyone is going to remain naive about the world much longer


Aside from writing in upper ES/MS there is going to be very little difference in what kids learn in private vs a good public school.

I’m sure someone will comment on breadth vs depth in the comparison between public and private, to which I always respond, one is not better than the other. Particularly as kids don’t need to be experts on most things.

True especially if you're in a program like RMIB. You will be a much better writer than what you would get from an expensive private.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Private school (particularly before HS) isn’t about greater academics its about not having to do stuff:

- not having to compete for sports because every gets to play and in some cases has to play a sport a couple of seasons,
- not having to supplement or provide extracurriculars because everything is at school
- not having to encourage and motivate because the school will do all the hand holding
- not having to land the helicopter because the environment is small and everyone is going to remain naive about the world much longer


Aside from writing in upper ES/MS there is going to be very little difference in what kids learn in private vs a good public school.

I’m sure someone will comment on breadth vs depth in the comparison between public and private, to which I always respond, one is not better than the other. Particularly as kids don’t need to be experts on most things.

Maybe about 5-10 years ago. Not anymore. MCPS grade inflation was already rampant before covid and now forget about it.

And you think the same isn’t true for private LS, or no grades at all? Most worthwhile progressives don’t give grades in LS.

It's crazy! I mean it's so crazy! OMG OMG OMG!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Private school (particularly before HS) isn’t about greater academics its about not having to do stuff:

- not having to compete for sports because every gets to play and in some cases has to play a sport a couple of seasons,
- not having to supplement or provide extracurriculars because everything is at school
- not having to encourage and motivate because the school will do all the hand holding
- not having to land the helicopter because the environment is small and everyone is going to remain naive about the world much longer


Aside from writing in upper ES/MS there is going to be very little difference in what kids learn in private vs a good public school.

I’m sure someone will comment on breadth vs depth in the comparison between public and private, to which I always respond, one is not better than the other. Particularly as kids don’t need to be experts on most things.

Think about the network at private school vs public school. Think about how many more super wealthy kids your kids will make friends with and the doors that may open.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any sane person would put down $2+ million on a house in MoCo rather than in Virginia (or even the District).

This.

You can deny it all you want, but it’s clear that MCPS is a failing school system. It’s failing our students and many staff will argue that Central Office is even failing to support our teachers. Morale is low and there seems to be no improvement to come.

YES! I was talking with friends this weekend about the fact that if I could do it all over I'd move to Virginia or even stay in DC (lived in NW DC until moving to MoCo). Holy sh!t what a terrible mistake - I am so envious of friends who live in McLean and Vienna and Falls Church - great neighborhoods and great schools for the same and even less than I paid for my shoebox in MoCo.

+1000 but remember it USED to be better, I think. MCPS really began to fall apart about 10 years ago - wheels came off in pandemic. Comes down to culture - something about the staff changed. We couldn’t afford private so moved out of DMV from W cluster. So pleased my tax dollars no longer support the place. If I could do it again should have stayed in VA.