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Anonymous wrote:The reasons I chose private school don’t matter...what is best for your child given their interests, strengths, and weaknesses? What is best for your family in terms of commute and the price? Can your child get a good/good enough education in your neighborhood public school?

Sometimes I wonder why I even comment on this board or ask questions. You all take the time that make smart comments instead of answering a simple question. When in reality, your child is probably in public school anyway. Go sit down!

NP. The PP is correct. What is right for one family has no bearing on another family. The PP is asking you to think about important considerations to help you make the best decision for your family. This post is much more helpful than telling you what s/he did for their family.

Anonymous wrote:I went to school in a school district similar to PG’s and it failed me. Sure, there were many external factors as well, yet socially, emotionally and academically, they failed me. I also really want our schools to be successful, yet from my own experience, i don’t wan to put my children in the same possible predicament and I am not willing to have them be the experimental road pavers that help improve the local public schools they attend. So private we’ve gone. So far, no regrets.

Anonymous wrote:Unfortunately,I am not sure there are any private schools in our county that are anywhere close to top notch. I include FCS in that equation. I think we have a few parochial schools that are very good, at least on the spectrum of parish and parochial educational options. Yet clsss sizes at most of those are still a bit too large for my liking. If you’re willing to go outside of the county, depending upon where you live, there are several better options.

Anonymous wrote:Unfortunately,I am not sure there are any private schools in our county that are anywhere close to top notch. I include FCS in that equation. I think we have a few parochial schools that are very good, at least on the spectrum of parish and parochial educational options. Yet clsss sizes at most of those are still a bit too large for my liking. If you’re willing to go outside of the county, depending upon where you live, there are several better options.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The reasons I chose private school don’t matter...what is best for your child given their interests, strengths, and weaknesses? What is best for your family in terms of commute and the price? Can your child get a good/good enough education in your neighborhood public school?

Sometimes I wonder why I even comment on this board or ask questions. You all take the time that make smart comments instead of answering a simple question. When in reality, your child is probably in public school anyway. Go sit down!

NP. The PP is correct. What is right for one family has no bearing on another family. The PP is asking you to think about important considerations to help you make the best decision for your family. This post is much more helpful than telling you what s/he did for their family.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The reasons I chose private school don’t matter...what is best for your child given their interests, strengths, and weaknesses? What is best for your family in terms of commute and the price? Can your child get a good/good enough education in your neighborhood public school?

Sometimes I wonder why I even comment on this board or ask questions. You all take the time that make smart comments instead of answering a simple question. When in reality, your child is probably in public school anyway. Go sit down!

Anonymous wrote:We are zoned to a really good elementary and middle school and decent high school. My oldest is in upper elementary. We choose private beginning in K due to class size and the fact that DC is an introvert who is super bright. I felt that DC wouldn't be challenged because DC is smart, well behaved, and quiet. I felt with 25+ kids in the class the teacher might focus on the kids who are extroverted, have behavior issues, need extra helo, etc.

My youngest kid is in a public lottery program and doing very well and we are happy with the school. It depends on the child and what you are looking for. Good luck!

Anonymous wrote:Friends Community School. We're really happy with the academics and community there. We also love the building and the park that surrounds the school.

Anonymous wrote:The reasons I chose private school don’t matter...what is best for your child given their interests, strengths, and weaknesses? What is best for your family in terms of commute and the price? Can your child get a good/good enough education in your neighborhood public school?