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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]George Mason vs SSSAS. Is the money really worth it? [/quote]

OP- we went through a similar journey with our eldest before entering K, though different ACPS elementary school and different local private. We ended up deciding private school was not worth the substantial investment at the elementary level, and we do not regret that decision. There were definitely points of frustration in elementary school, and advocacy is needed to ensure your kids’ needs are being met, but both our kids received a great education. There are also more support services in public, that you may not anticipate needing.  There are many dedicated teachers in ACPS, but of course, not all. Kid is now in a local private in middle school and they are more academically prepared than most of their peers.

Private school has typical student population- some great families, but many more kids (than public) who come from wealthy families and clearly get whatever they want. We (including kids) connected more with the ACPS community.

[b]Biggest benefit of private for us is more individualized attention and [u]decreased screen usage[/u][/b]. [/quote]

Considering what has been coming out for years now about the impact of screen "learning" on young brains, this is a major consideration.  Personalized attention is also important to the child's social development and mental health.

It used to be that you could get both of those in public schools.  Likely, you still can in some places.  But your kid gets one childhood and one shot at brain development.  I'd spend the money (or homeschool and supplement with tutors/enrichment classes where necessary).[/quote]

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