MichelleCarmen
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Anyone make the choice to send their child(ren) to private school instead of public? I know this is a huge generalization since all schools are different, but overall are you happy with your choice?
Right now my older son is in 1st grade and my younger son will be starting Kindergarten next fall. The school we're going to is considered one of the best in the area, so we're lucky, I guess that my kids will be getting "top knotch" education. BUT, the problem is, we're not happy with the curriculum. Three weeks into the school year, the teacher is having the kids learn to count from 1-20. This is WAY below my son's abilities. Also, a packet was sent home describing what will be learned over the course of the year and it's hugely limited. I'm disapointed there is such a lack of challenge.
But, this is only 1st grade, right? Am I just expecting too much?
My husband is freaking out over the situation and wants to put the boys in private school. Keep in mind my husband has a degree in Physics, so he's easily horrified over the math situation.
Most of the kids we know who are in private school are in the main prestigious one that I plan to contact and ask for details regarding what will be taught during the 1st year of school. One of my friends says that the curriculum there is too hard and her grandsons are having a difficult time keeping up and may be transfered to a public school. So, what to do? I don't want my son stressed out, but I don't want him deprived of knowledge.
Also, the esteemed school is Christian, and I am not Christian! This is a huge deal to me since I'm agnostic. Does this even matter when the education will be superior?
The cost of the school isn't a huge concern to my husband, but it is another factor for me. It's about $5K per year, per child! I'm sure we can get my MIL to pay a bit of that. (lol)
Any thoughts or opinions? I'd love to hear any advice.
Right now my older son is in 1st grade and my younger son will be starting Kindergarten next fall. The school we're going to is considered one of the best in the area, so we're lucky, I guess that my kids will be getting "top knotch" education. BUT, the problem is, we're not happy with the curriculum. Three weeks into the school year, the teacher is having the kids learn to count from 1-20. This is WAY below my son's abilities. Also, a packet was sent home describing what will be learned over the course of the year and it's hugely limited. I'm disapointed there is such a lack of challenge.
But, this is only 1st grade, right? Am I just expecting too much?
My husband is freaking out over the situation and wants to put the boys in private school. Keep in mind my husband has a degree in Physics, so he's easily horrified over the math situation.
Most of the kids we know who are in private school are in the main prestigious one that I plan to contact and ask for details regarding what will be taught during the 1st year of school. One of my friends says that the curriculum there is too hard and her grandsons are having a difficult time keeping up and may be transfered to a public school. So, what to do? I don't want my son stressed out, but I don't want him deprived of knowledge.
Also, the esteemed school is Christian, and I am not Christian! This is a huge deal to me since I'm agnostic. Does this even matter when the education will be superior?
The cost of the school isn't a huge concern to my husband, but it is another factor for me. It's about $5K per year, per child! I'm sure we can get my MIL to pay a bit of that. (lol)
Any thoughts or opinions? I'd love to hear any advice.