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[quote=Anonymous]Most posters on DCUM are beyond elementary school, however I've one in MS and one in ES, both in DCPS until now.  It's, in my opinion, a real crap-shoot investing in ANY private before 6th grade.  We're transferring for 7th for the older to WIS, and could have held out until 9.  There is not a lot of difference from the child's perspective between private and public, except that in public they have more structure, more exposure to kids from all races, economic levels and backgrounds (and with that a depth of understanding), and finally, the dreaded "testing".  Most kids are bright and most enjoy the testing opportunities when they are young, and it's a great barometer for parents to gage their own kids progress.  In private schools, Ive heard from friends paying through the nose in lower grades about extra tutoring, assessing, labeling in order to keep them from being "ex-missioned".  So, my experience to you is that you've nothing to lose and much to gain (esp. for your child and your finances) by putting off private until it's clear it's clear another educational experience is calling that child's particular name.  We never would have guessed WIS would be the right fit for our kid years back, when we thought he was an STA or Landon type.  He's more international and arts focused, who knew.  Unless your DCPS option is really below par go for a good one, you won't regret it.[/quote]

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