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[quote=Anonymous]OP we faced that same decision (private or public) and we were allowed to have our DC shadow at both.

We have one in private (K-8) and one in MCPS public...

Issues with private:
*No math acceleration.  Highest level offered in Algebra I at k-8
*It's a small K-8 school.  It can be hard to be with the same kids for 9 years particularly if you aren't part of the clique.
*It's hard to leave if you want to go public HS.  You will feel guilty.
* Your child will be 1 year behind in math compared with the "smart" kids in public if you ever decide to move.

Advantages of private:

*No caring parent will have a kid that falls too far.
*More emphasis on literature/writing.
*Fewer discipline problems
*Teaching good moral principals (at least in our situation)

Issues with public:
*Drugs and alcohol become an issue in middle school.  It's a non-issue at our private
*Mixed level classes (lower grades are worse) lead to more behavioral type issues.  By HS, they level so it's not as much of an issue.

Advantages of public
*Many more course offerings.
*More qualified/better teachers (according to my DD)
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