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[quote=Anonymous]Independent schools function more than just a place where you drop your kid off in the am and pick them up in the pm.  There is an expectation that when you enroll your child, you are joining a community, and that you, as a parent, participate  in that community.  If all you are looking for is a school, then by all means, leave and head to your local public.  Privates rely on parent participation and volunteerism to raise funds (yes - a big part of the reality of private school life - and much of that goes towards FA btw), build a cohesive community with school spirit and school loyalty, and help provide a venue for parents to get to know other parents, teachers and administrators.

I think that's why parents need to think carefully when looking at schools and seriously consider if the school is a good fit for the whole family.  Because it is much more than just writing the tuition check and dropping off your child.

Personally, I love it.  We have three at three different schools, which presents its own challenges, but we are active in all three schools as much as we can be.  We can't give much financially, but we give our time, enthusiasm, and positive attitude. (and tuition of course) What we receive in return is a great relationship with our children's teachers, their friend's parents, and access to three fun, supportive, social communities.  We know what's happening with our kids, how they are doing, and if we need to recalibrate study habits, extra curriculars, etc. It's definitely not for everyone, and I can understand why you would feel like it's a burden on your personal time and space, but it works for us.  We've been in independent schools for 10 years, and wouldn't trade it for anything.

Just another point of view.

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