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Cuious, as I have heard many people say things like this : just why would your DC NOT be happy in your wonderful public that did such a great job educating you and is sought after by so many? Is there a buzz word that I am not understanding? Publics tailor to special needs through IEP mandate. Private's do not. "great publics" still offer art and music, so when you say,"we live in bounds for a highly sought after public" that means your school has a great art and music program. So, specifically: what is it lacking?[/quote]

I am the PP you are asking this Q to and there is no magic buzz word that you are missing.  There is no general answer I can give you to help you understand what great local publics might be lacking for some children.  I do not wish to detail exactly what our public might be missing for our child on this forum, but ours was a very personal and child specific decision that was driven by advice from multiple teachers who knew our child well and then professionals who backed up the teacher's recommendations.  All I can say is that if you have no compelling academic or social reason to forgo your public and are looking for the magic buzz word, then you most likely don't have a child that warrants such a concern.  That doesn't mean you won't be interested in privates necessarily, it just means your child is doing great and teachers aren't concerned about any isuues....which is a great thing :).  Sorry I can't be more specific for you but I hope this helped a little.[/quote]

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