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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We applied to a few k-8 schools and enjoyed our tours. How much stress is it to get kids from their k-8 into a new school. Going through this round of applications takes up so much of our time- we are wondering if it is worth the trouble and if choosing a k-12 makes it easier all around.  Any k-8 parents out there who loved their k-8 expereince enough that the exit year was worth it?
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It is a HUGE amount of stress. We made the mistake and this is our 2nd time with an 8th grader trying to get their "school of choice" for next year in our lovely k-8.  The first time it was hard and our kid didn't get into their first, second or third.  And she was super smart kid but it is so competitive out there. She is now applying to college and it actually feels easier then getting from 8 to 9.  Better to switch out of a k-12 if it is not a good fit then to get in. NEVER do it unless you can't get in anywhere else. The outplacement at our school is run by a small group and you need to count on them and their own "unique" personalties to advocate for your kids to get into a school plus the history of their relationships with the said schools which sometimes sour.  There is no benefit to a k-8. The k-8 grades at my daughter's school seem identical to the k-8 school she went to as far as progressive curriculum etc.

k-8 is for kids who can't get into k-12.  Or parents who like added stress.  All the schools keep the younger kids separate - even separate campuses most of the tie. You will regret it.[/quote]

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