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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just don’t think schools hold a grudge or take it personally. We are not in the area, but we had a situation where a student left my kid’s grade for another school, then came back because they didn’t like the new school as much as they thought.

These schools see kids come and go over the years, and it’s not as personal for them as it is for you. I would think of a couple of objective areas that the other school has (not that academics are “better,” but something like you are looking for a k-12 instead of k-8 for these reasons, or maybe, Foreign language that is offered at the other place, or geographic convenience, whatever, something objective) then go in and discuss it. Stress how much you love the current school as well. Kind of a - “it’s not you; it’s me” conversation. It will be fine.[/quote]
 This. Be nice and vague. say how much you are happy about this year. its a "win win " whatever happens. Say that you think the k-12 model is a better fit for your family. They don't care that much to hold it against you! give to the annual fund this year. That will really make them not hold a grudge...[/quote]

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