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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Who kids become as people largely depends on their experiences growing up. It depends on the type of family they have, but also on the teachers and friends. If I think my children will become more confident, able to stand up for themselves, comfortable around intelligent and educated people, feel valued as people, aim higher because of what they are exposed to, etc. then yes, it is worth it for me.

For us private school for 3 kids is a stretch, but we feel it’s totally worth it. We are at top private schools and that is all I know (and public). I don’t know if I would feel the same at other schools[/quote]

I had to laugh at this post. As a public school family, my kids absolutely have all of those things. Come on. Comfortable around intelligent and educated people? My kids’ great great grandmothers are all college educated and everyone has advanced degrees. Two of my child’s public school teachers have PhDs this year. My kids are super confident and aim very high. MCPS, like any school or school system, certainly has flaws. But all the values PP listed can absolutely be emphasized for FREE at public. [/quote]

We have been to both MCPS and Big 3…. Sorry, but you are wrong. The difference is huge in what the kids actually get (especially from the teachers and the smaller class size). But keep telling yourself whatever makes you feel better.
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The OP's child isn't at a Big 3... your comment is irrelevant. No pk-8 in DMV is like a Big 3. (and the Cathedral schools only start in 4th, so no way to compare K there either!)  
You are not comparing what the discussion is about: excellent MCPS elem vs k-8. [/quote]

There are a very small handful of K-8s in DC and Va. that are actually better than what is currently on offer at MCPS.  No one in the BCC / Ws residential neighborhoods want to believe this, and they'll tell you that the younger grades are just about coloring, or something.  And my g0d did you SEE HOW ACCELERATED our math tracks can get?????  Did I mention MATH???

There's more to those 9 years than how fast you can blow through Algebra a mile wide and an inch deep.  The 2-3 K/8s that I know well do it better[/quote]

This doesn’t need to be a war where you put down other schools. The W schools and BCC are great but not a fit for all students. There are also great privates, but not all are a fit for all students. There are also some privates that are not super impressive academically but have other great aspects that certain students/families prioritize. All of you should be so thankful you have so many good options to choose from when some people have no good options and no choices. [/quote]
 We are in that district and drank that coolaid about how much better the k-8 schools are. Paid over 900k when all added up. (God that's depressing.) I think the MS social experience is better, without a doubt, but the academics aren't that different for a middle of the road, no special needs, not in need of really small classes, etc in fact there are fewer options to get involved in upper elementary because the size of these smaller schools can limit the offerings. It also limits friend choices. There is no advanced track in these k-8 schools. If your child is ok speaking up for themselves, on track or advanced, then I would pick CCES over Lowell/Sheridan anyday. I would go to those k-8 (or a k-12) for MS however. Public MS is the pits. And if you were comparing other independent schools like Big 3 then I would say go private if you can. PP is correct there are many options and none are right for all, OP needs to think about her specific child. We don't know the kid. OP can always leave for financial reasons and tell them they will reapply again for 6th at k-8. I have seen people do this.[/quote]

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