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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I go the other way..start in public.  See how it goes.  If it works you get the benefits of the neighbor hood school and the cost savings.  I am sure he will be accepted privately again with high test scores and after a year of K you might know more about his learning style/interests etc when choosing where to apply.[/quote]
You're "sure"? I think not.[/quote]

OP here. This has been a big part of our hand-wringing. How likely is it that we are blowing an opportunity if we start in public? Does it actually get more difficult to matriculate into a private school if we start, say, in third grade or 5th?[/quote]

Yes, more difficult plus your child will only be actively learning for a small portion of school day, rest of time will be spent reading to self or helping other kids. Meanwhile private kids will be learning grammar, spelling, potentially foreign language and music. My bright child eventually disengaged and hated school. Private turned him around but would have been much better experience if we had an opportunity like yours! Be thankful and go for it! Haven't you already had to commit? [/quote]

We did. We wrote the check on friday...at 459pm  :wink: .  This post was a last minute "are we sure we are doing the right thing..." but I feel good about it, no buyers remorse yet![/quote]

So glad to hear! I wrote the last few posts - your situation was déjà vu but we didn't have the opportunity you have at the time! Congrats and enjoy! [/quote]

Thank you again for all the helpful information![/quote]

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