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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My experience is only with public school. I do not think that the HGC is like having a private school within a public school. I think it's like having a particular program within a public school -- which is what, in fact, it is.

OP, if you want to know what a typical day is like, then I suggest that you go to the open house and listen and talk to real live people involved with the program.[/quote]

I think the first statement is accurate (although I wonder why I don't count as a real live person ;)).  If you go private for small classes, or lots of "specials"/recess, then HGC isn't any different from any other public classroom (in fact, while sometimes you can luck out into a smaller class by virtue of the numbers in a given grade, an HGC class will always be close to or at the allowable capacity, since there are lots of kids trying to get in).  On the other hand, if you are looking for a challenging, interesting curriculum, that is something the HGC can provide.[/quote]

I agree - I did not really understand that whole "private school" comment.  Class sizes are around 26, and there are no extra resources.  What you do get is a fabulous curriculum, a great peer group and talented teachers.  The work is interesting and challenging, the kids get great writing and critical thinking skills.  But you are in a regular public school.  We think this is a plus- best of both worlds really.[/quote]

Do you think that the teaching, critical teaching skills taught are equal or better than that in a private school?  This really cuts to the heart of the matter for me.

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Better IMO.[/quote]

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