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[quote=Anonymous]I had this dilemma when my DS started school.  We tried a private school for kindergarten which was not a good fit.  He was bored and when he's bored, he'd walk out of the class.

We then moved him to MCPS.  The first few years (first and second grade), he was still bored and became disruptive and a "flight risk."  He was given an IEP, not for learning issues, but for behavioral issues.  His homeschool ES was really good in terms of supports that he flourished and got accepted to the Centers for Enriched Studies for 4th and 5th grade.  He thrived in Middle School (non-magnet), and recently got accepted to two magnet programs for high school at Poolesville HS (Science Math and CS, and Humanities) which are criteria-based.

As you make your decision, you need to tell yourself honestly what is important to you:
1) Small class size vs large class size
2) Academic rigor vs normal curriculum (Catholic Schools don't do advanced classes -- their 8th grade math is Algebra which is a 7th grade math for advanced students)
3) Are you planning to do K-12 in Catholic School?  
4) Do you think it's better to pay private school now than saving the $ for college fund?

MCPS schools are not created equal -- this is TRUE.  But with the right MCPS school (and staff), your kid can flourish there especially with YOUR full support and advocacy.

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