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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have no data on this, but anecdotally my kids feel much safer since they switched to private school from FCPS. [b]Smaller school, fewer entrances, more watchful eyes and security measures.[/b] That’s not to say that it is perfect but they said their previous school felt like a sea of miserable people. There were enough incidents of fights, threats and disturbing behavior that they felt unsafe sometimes. SRO was spread very thin and teachers seemed afraid at times too. That is only a small part of why we switched but it has been an unexpected benefit to feel much safer. 
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I do think kids feel safer. Mass shootings may not be something you really should consider, but the general atmosphere is a lot calmer. [/quote]

OP here. Thanks -- this is helpful. I agree that, while mass shootings terrify me (as I'm sure they terrify everyone), they remain very rare. I went to a private HS and the first thing I noticed was that, in contrast to my public MS, there were virtually no disciplinary issues in class. Everyone came in, sat down quietly, and was ready to participate and learn. The more common violence issues (kids getting badly beaten up, fights, etc.) are undoubtedly less common at most private schools, and is probably therefore a bigger benefit than an incrementally lower likelihood of a mass shooting, which is already so rare.

I also agree that the small class sizes make it much easier for teachers to identify issues kids are having, and a larger counselor staff (or at least a better student/counselor ratio) means better access to counseling services for kids.

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