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[quote=Anonymous]In our case -

Con: 
cost
distance from friends
DC's now warped perception that being middle class is somehow "poor" because we don't winter in Vail, summer in Paris or drive a Range Rover

Pro: 
no standardized testing
no teaching "down"
more and better quality reading and writing
more thinking, analyzing and discussion
more gym class - and real phys ed like weight lifting and sports skills,  no Chicken Dance!
being surrounded by kids who are all highly motivated brings out the best in our DC and we found a school that selected ambitious, hard working kids
better quality lunches - real food cooked in a kitchen 
an environment where manners are expected and enforced
teachers who approach their job as college professors do and are also available before and after school
no projects that are done 100% at home
teachers have more freedom to choose material from a variety of sources
the school can dismiss students with chronic behavior problems
biannual drug testing and breathalizers at dance exits
flexible aftercare (drop in)
uniforms
teaching study skills  - how to study, how to take notes, how to "close read"
teaching responsibility and consequences - our public allowed late work all the time consequence free, our private accepts it under some circumstances but only with reduced credit 
overall environment -  a studious atmosphere and little things like having copies of famous works of art instead of "don't join gangs" posters on the wall

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