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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any advice for a family of modest financial means on the fence about applying for 4th grade? How much FA is available? My gut tells me we would be happier at a public school system, and that DS will thrive almost anywhere provided academics are solid and he fits in socially. Have you seen families leave solely for financial reasons?[/quote] We're a family in a lower SES, in hindsight, we would have been much happier at an academically, solid public school where our DS would have experienced a better social fit. I have seen struggling families leave for financial and also social reasons. FA is based upon HHI. Strongly consider this: a poor social fit can negatively impact a student's academic achievement and by extension their self esteem. If you have access to a solid public school, really weigh your options. Follow your gut! Our DS has done fine both academically and socially. I wouldn't describe his experience as thriving. [/quote]
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