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[quote=Anonymous]My child was very interested in science. I learned that the public elementary taught that after the testing (SOLS) which were in May.  They told him and confirmed it with me that this was a "history year" (because that was what the test was scheduled to be) and he'd have science in the spring (May) and more next year. They pride themselves on high test scores but neglected what was not being tested.

The public school teacher mimicked my child complaining (looking for help) when he advocated for the things listed in his IEP.  They put a list of reminders on his desk and it fell. I mentioned it once in a meeting and they said "we threw that away because it was hard to stick to the desk".  They did not want to use tape, or it had not occurred to any to try something beyond a post it.

My child was badly hurt and when I asked why they didn't tell me, they said legally they didn't have to.

IMHO, in public schools in affluent areas, there is a big focus on avoiding law suits, where as (for us) being part of smaller community means that there is more "care" and that is what we were seeking.  While you can sue a private school, people who are unhappy can just leave, so it feels less confrontational.

We also are religious, and it was comforting to combine church and school. They felt as home in church (like it was "theirs") as they did in the gym or on the playground.  There are still behavior issues (and sometimes my kid has been the one in the wrong) but parents tend to work things out like the kids are cousins. [/quote]

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