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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]what schools are your kids attending for $5600 for two kids?

We have a similar total income and we spend about $4300/month for one high school tuition at a top school.  It's doable but is about our max.  It makes zero financial sense but at this point (two years in) it's a done deal. I'm honestly not sure I would do it over again.  The education is fabulous (so much better than our subpar public was) but honestly, does one's high school education have to be the best and most challenging and well-rounded as possible?  NO. On one hand I think "there is nothing better to spend money on than education?" and on the other I'm like "this is complete insanity and was a giant mistake".  
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I went to an elite school from a crappy high school, and was a miserable experience that rocked by confidence and really hindered my career since I was behind in college the entire time while my classmates were basically coasting since high school had laid strong foundation.

I see our current high school just not caring about the 'A' students, and in fact again most of my child's cohort of gifted students has left the system.[/quote]

I don't disagree that the focus is currently on closing the achievement gap, but teachers like to teach the engaged, smart kids. There are plenty of these kids in your public school. AP classes are abundant in most of the area and many kids start with 1 in 9th grade. This sounds like fear-mongering. Most parents can't afford private schools and there aren't enough spots for everyone to go to them anyway. I attended DC's spring musical and holy cow! those are some smart kids and talented musicians. Teachers go the extra mile for those kids and that's never going to change.[/quote]

Our local high school only has 1 AP class per grade until 11th.[/quote]

You do not need more than two AP classes in ninth and 10th grade. My kid will have a total of three and one was studied for and taken outside of public school (music theory). She will ramp up in 11th and 12th grades and go on her merry way. It sounds like you are getting caught up in the education race. I urge you to go visit your public school, talk to the principal, find out about the counseling office. I’ve been very impressed with our local public school coming from private elem & middle school.[/quote]

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