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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In private school, my kid gets:

- systematic phonics instruction

- instruction in writing and essay crafting starting in 1st grade

- smaller classes (14 kids)

- a true incorporation of art, music, science, etc rather than this being an afterthought

- ample time outside every day

- NO time wasted on state testing

- very few if any disciplinary issues. Two kids were being bullies last year. The school expelled them.

- Extensive write ups in report cards, explaining in depth how she’s doing.

- Teachers will set up meetings in 24 hours after we email them to talk to us about anything.

All of that is worth $45,000/year to us. It might not be for someone else, but it’s pointless for someone to come in here and claim — without presenting evidence — that private school is a waste of money. [/quote]

I appreciate the candor and detail here. Lots of valid reason why you might send your kids to private school. Lots of valid reasons why you would not.

The one argument that drives me insane is when public school parents compare college results.

If you're sending your kid to private school to get into a "Top 20" college, you've wasted a lot of money. There's great data showing top public school students have equal if not better "results" than private school students. The reason to send you kid to private school should look a lot more like what PP has shared.
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