Arlington Reviews…Campbell vs. Oakridge vs. Private

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Kiddo is a rising third graders. Any comments?

[Anonymous]

Oakridge is really overcrowded. Do you have a spot at private?

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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.

[Anonymous]

My kids did great at Oakridge. The teachers were lovely, some totally changed my kid’s life for the better. There are a couple of not-so-great teachers so they got lucky in that respect.

DS did not do well with virtual learning so I homeschooled him, and I’m going to do it again this year. I just really prefer the curriculum I’m using. But pretty much all public schools have the same curriculum that I don’t love.

I will send him back for fifth though.

[Anonymous]

Parents rave about Campbell.

I honestly don't think you will go wrong with any Arlington school. It's the same grade level curriculum at all schools, they just implement them differently. Some are more overcrowded than others though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oakridge is really overcrowded. Do you have a spot at private?

Oakridge is no longer overcrowded, following redistricting.

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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.

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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?

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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?

I’ve had experience with both, too, my friend, and I disagree with you.

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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?

[Anonymous]

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 have a kid who went from 1-5 at Oakridge and I agree with this. Overall her experience was fantastic but I am sure her education at a good private school would have been better. But since she is really smart and intellectually curious, and did have some really great teachers at Oakridge who challenged her intellectually and were incredibly supportive with her mental health struggles, I am positive the extra academic benefit she would have received at a private school wouldn’t have been worth 15-30K a year. Plus she loved going to school with her neighborhood friends and has built friendships that have lasted through middle school, which is nice.



(I’m not saying that private doesn’t offer great emotional support, just that she gets enough of that in public).

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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?

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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?

Tell me which private school in the area requires their staff to have state licensure. I am not aware of any. The way I see it, the vast majority of licensed teachers will teach in public school, where they would be better compensated. Class sizes only get you so far. The teachers also have to be trained abs know what they’re doing.

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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.

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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.