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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Again, the K-8 threads seem to trigger defensivensss and nastiness. Not sure why. [/quote]

It seems like the defensiveness on these threads is mostly on the part of the K-12 boosters who can’t abide the fact that other parents might not share their view that a school that goes through high school is the most desirable type of school for young kids. And then the K-8 boosters get pissed off in response.[/quote]

These threads do really seem to draw out the nastiness. We all try to select that path that is right for our children and our families. For some, it might be a k-12. for others, a k-8, for others it could be the local public. There is not a right answer. There is not one formula that will ensure whatever success means to your family.

A couple of things hold true, no matter what:

1. If a particular high school is the place you most want your child to attend, your odds are MUCH higher if you enter that school at it earliest entry point. So the Big 3 or bust folks really should try to start there at PK whatever is the starting grade at that school.

2.No matter what school you select, something will happen to surprise you about your child's experience at that place. Either good or bad. Your child at age 5 will be a different person than they will be at 15. The school that seemed like a perfect fit in PK might not be right by 6th grade or 10th grade. Or, it could be just right all the way through senior year.

3. If you are approaching this process focused on a particular school/outcome (i.e. Ivy college acceptance) you will be very disappointed at some point along the way. Focus on who your child is, what their strengths and weaknesses are and try to find a school that will be the most supportive and challenging environment for that child. [/quote]

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