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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are many private school kids returning to public next year since they will be fully in person again?[/quote]

We are returning to public.  Our private school is not as academically challenging as it touted itself to be.  And also, our observation has been that the kids get away with a lot more (behavior issues and not doing homework) than in our well regarded 'W' zoned school. As a public school parent, I never wondered what it was like "on the other side" but am glad I got to observe for these past couple of years. I'm sure people will say every private school is different and of course that's true.  But given the school we are zoned for, I do not think I'd waste money on any school (even a 'top 3') after this experience. My kid is/was easily one of the brightest/top scoring students in his private school class, which was not the case in public. In public he was considered a 'smart' kid but there was definitely a group of kids that outpaced him, which I like to see because that means he has room to grow and healthy competition.  I am not knocking private school at all but it's just our own personal experience at this particular private school and in light of the school we are zoned for.  And I recognize this is a difficult decision for most parents.[/quote]

I would love to know what school this is, if you wouldn't mind saying or giving clues. This is one fear I have for my child.[/quote]

Unfortunately, I can't.  I will say that it is obviously not one of the top 3 or 5 that is mentioned on here but it is referenced frequently.  That said, I have two nieces who did go to one of the 'top 3' schools for a couple of years but their parents reluctantly pulled them out due to financial reasons after a job change.  When they enrolled the kids in their local public, they discovered that they were behind their peers academically at their local 'W' elementary school.  I do suspect that there are fewer behavior problems at what are considered the top schools because parents are eager to be there and their kids know not to jeopardize their spots by not completing work or being a constant behavior problem.  I think it is the middle tier schools and the religious schools that present most of the problems that I've referenced.  If you are zoned for what is considered a good public school system, I would think carefully about spending money on private - not only are you passing up an excellent academic opportunity but your kids will miss out on some of the bonds that other kids who attend the local school develop with one another, which could impact their summers, after school hang outs - basically their social life in general.  There really is no price you can put on that.  You may not want to shuttle your kid all over the DMV for them to spend time with/visit.[/quote]

I highly doubt your child received a top tier education at a public in the DMV over the last three years.  Covid shut down the schools and resources and everyone is playing catch up.  Your prior post on your child’s intellect and those of his peers is nauseating.  Seriously.   [/quote]

Whaaat??? I'm saying my child was at a public pre-COVID and has been at a private since then.  [/quote]

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