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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another thing you might want to do is compare the weekly schedule for say, a second or third grader, at your two most likely options.  Most schools will readily give this information out to prospective parents, whether they are public or private.  Then, you can really compare the amount of specials, time spent on subject beyond math and reading, length and number of recesses, etc. . .  You can also find out the general class sizes at both the private and public and whether classes are homogenous for reading and math or heterogenous.  Mixed ability level classes tend to work best with small class size, IMO, but a big reading class that has kids all at roughly the same level can be just as good.  We are not at the publics you are considering, but one thing that turned us to private was when our class sizes when from 20 to 30, and the school started having three different reading groups in the same class.  Anyway, once you have this info, you can make a pretty educated decision.[/quote]

There is usually a big schedule change between 3rd and 4th at most schools, so those might be the better two years to compare.[/quote]

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