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[quote=Anonymous]Op, it’s sounds like you are at the beginning of this journey. A few points:

1.  There is plenty of ability to change schools at older grades. One of my kids applied and got in in 9th- and only one of her friends who applied to private didn’t get into any schools they wanted. There is a lot of stress around getting in and not getting in- but I can’t think of one person I know hasn’t found a place they are happy with within one or two years.  Things are more fluid than this board would suggest. (We’re in NW DC, fwiw)

2. The reason to choose or not choose private schools are myriad- and it’s impossible to know what the story is for your kid until they are going through the system. I know kids who have done every combo in different phases of school. Some went private through middle, then moved to public for high school in dc (Jackson reed) and those who went public for elementary, private for middle, public for high… etc. Which is all to say- these choices are not about a parents philosophy. It’s about what is right for your kid at a specific time in their lives.

3.  “Coddled” in private isn’t really the reason people choose it. Private schools still expect your kid to self advocate and the bar is set much higher than in public. So while your kid will get more adult eyes on them, they also have more pressure to keep up (in many schools, at least).

4. Related to #3 - the drawbacks may be different than you are anticipating. Sure, kids are forced to deal with a wider and larger population and smaller ratio with teachers, but that’s often not why many people leave. The dissolution of SPED programs and the issues around discipline can create environments in which kids just aren’t getting the teaching they need. But you aren’t going to know what your child’s experience will be until you get there.

I have one in public and one in private and there are differences for sure- but a whole lot more similarities. Both have dedicated, determined teachers. Both have diverse populations (though obviously less economically diverse than private). And both have amazing kids doing amazing things. You don’t need to decide your path based on philosophy- you should base on what your kid needs as they grow and develop. (Well, and your wallet’s health). Your kid will be great wherever they go![/quote]

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