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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are so many factors at play here but essentially he told us adamantly today that he does not want to go to private school if he gets in.

- He has ADHD and is always behind his peers with school and maturity - COVID exacerbated this
- We have had a terrible year academically and he requires SO much help from us on a daily basis
- The school we've applied to specializes in ADHD
- He would repeat 8th grade in private school  -would not have him repeat in public 
- He has shifted around so much due to rezoning in our school district and he's finally settled into a group of friends that he would essentially go to high school with
- His reason for wanting to remain in public school is for his friends -we fully understand and support this but also know that many people do not stay in touch with their high school friends
- He plays on elite basketball teams - AAU, PYBL. We know he can potentially get recruited through private school to play in college but not likely in public. Given his size right now, he would likely be able to play Division 2 or 3, not 1.

We are torn and know he's been through a ton with all previous changes but also have the life experience to know that this opportunity will likely be better for him for his future.

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Don’t switch him. Listen to him. Sometimes they know best. If he has friends and is happy be grateful. [/quote]

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