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[quote=Anonymous]I know OPs question was about attrition rates, but seems like s/he is really asking about benefits/drawbacks of K-12 vs. K-5/8.

I really think it depends on the kid and the other things they are involved in. Kids who stay with the same social circle for K-12 and do most activities with this group can have a hard time adjusting to something new and begin to feel "stifled" by a small peer group.  However, some kids at K-12 schools have a variety of social circles not related to school (neighborhood, church, travel teams, camps, clubs) and many opportunities be in new situations.

For some being in a comfortable environment with kids they know allows them to take risks and leadership roles that they are able to translate into new situations, others can't.

We did K-8 for one and K-12 for another and see benefits to both.  For DC in K-12 we will re-evaluate fit periodically and feel we always have the option of changing for US if the fit is not right, but are glad not to "have" to go through the application process if the fit is good.

For our DC who went to K-8 the application process was extremely challenging and stressful- for both parents and child.  However, looking back, there was a lot of growth from DC and some powerful lessons were learned. I think maybe college apps will be easier as a result.

Most important thing to keep in mind in that you are making a decision based on what you know know for the child you have now... and it's not possible to know at PK/K exactly what any child will need in US or even just a few years.  Make the best decision  you can with the information you have .[/quote]

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