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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous[b]]I think the better question is why are the public schools in this area not meeting the needs of our kids? Why has FCPS had a reading curriculum for the last 15+ years that doesn’t actually teach kids to read? Why are class sizes so insanely large?  Why are parents prepping 6 year olds to get them into AAP? Why doesn’t FCPS teach kids how to spell[/b]?

For many families that choose private at least in VA, the goal isn’t exclusivity or prestige—it is finding a school that meets the needs of our children. My dyslexic child could not do virtual learning. So we switched to a private that serves kids with language based learning differences and was in person all last year. It is a great fit for my child and we will stay at least through the end of elementary school.

Believe me, I am incredibly disappointed that after spending what we did for a house in our school district we have to spend a small fortune for private school.  I am grateful that we have the resources to do it. [/quote]

Seriously these are the questions??. Why do privates cost more than most middle class folks can afford? Why are parents prepping Kindergartners to be able to get into a school early so they don’t have to compete at 6th or 9th? Why do private schools not service kids with special needs beyond mild ADHD and sometimes dyslexia? Why do privates schools not use their large space to expand to accommodate more kids in their small class sizes? Why aren’t kids who are ready allowed to accelerate in Math?

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This post demonstrates what starts to happen on threads like this one. We start to speak in blanket statements and they are often inaccurate. I’m a private school teacher and I can tell you that the statements above about not accommodating special needs and not offering accelerated math don’t apply to my school. The truth is… not all private schools are equal. That’s one of the benefits of a private school. If you are willing to search, you’ll find what you’re looking for.

I see these inaccuracies about public schools, as well. I’ve read that all public schools are dangerous and that they are big and impersonal. I’ve even read that public school parents can’t possibly care about their children. It’s all absurd and, once again, full of false statements. I think it boils down to the fact we want what is best for our own children and we can get defensive if our choices are challenged. There are students succeeding in both environments. If you are happy with your child’s school, either public or private, then great! I wish we didn’t sling arrows in the other direction. [/quote]

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