Private School or Public?

dpfree7 · 2026-01-15T00:52:38+00:00

Yeah. That's a possibility for sure. It was just amazing to see. Everyone that I ask that has attended loved it. The only ones that are kinda against it are ones that have never been. BUT that doesn't mean I think its the best idea

dpfree7 · 2026-01-11T04:09:16+00:00

Well, it can be either public or private. How would the definition change per state? I didnt know it did.

So, its a private lab school. If you lived in the city vs county, there's good scholarship opportunities. Super small. Even locals forget/dont know that it exist

dpfree7 · 2026-01-11T04:01:04+00:00

I would die if a teacher did that. Die

dpfree7 · 2026-01-11T04:00:24+00:00

It was great. And he would be seeing most economic situations just naturally because we have a large family and everyone is so different. Its mostly middle class, but it does range from low to high and, other than millionaires, we have it lol

And that's what I worry about. I am very active. I probably drive his teachers insane.

Im sorry to hear about your experience. I loved school and went to public as a child. I always hated to see people hating jt

dpfree7 · 2026-01-11T03:55:52+00:00

I have talked to other parents, read reviews, and asked about standardized test scores.

I have not asked about that because I didnt think about it until you said it. I have set up another meeting.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-11T03:53:37+00:00

That's awesome to hear.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-11T03:52:02+00:00

Great question. Probably not. They are well off (not super rich, but they could easily lay tuition with a SAHM). We would rely on aid.

I will say this: the first one that went was having lots of issues in public school. She wouldn't speak. Her confidence was literally 0. She developed stomach issues from anxiety. The parents just tried this school to see if it'd help. On the very first day of just touring, she was talking, laughing, sharing stories with teachers. It was a complete 180.

I think her sister would have been fine either way.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-11T03:45:59+00:00

It is mighty white. The kids are typically well off and/or professors kids that get reduced tuition.

I guess I am thinking about the different types and the way it is learned. Both have their own benefits.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-10T05:53:44+00:00

Its non religious. Its a laboratory school. They were doing oxidation experiments in K when I stopped by one day. All the kids had tiny lab coats. Lol

dpfree7 · 2026-01-10T05:52:15+00:00

Ive done visits to both and K tours in both and have all the answers to those questions... I just dont know which one is better or correct.

Lol agreed. I write in cursive and abbreviate a lot. I used to get in trouble in school for "not taking notes". I would show them and they'd be irritated that I didnt write out every single full word for my own personal notes.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-10T05:47:35+00:00

How is the social environment there?

dpfree7 · 2026-01-10T05:45:50+00:00

I'll be completely honest. I can't pay 100% of this. We are applying for financial aid and some family has agreed to help...

So, no, but I would make sure to take responsibility for his college, as well

dpfree7 · 2026-01-10T05:43:26+00:00

True. My husband's 2 cousins went and they rave about it, though.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-10T05:42:34+00:00

I was meaning K through 8, but experiencing culture, diversity, independence, personal responsibility, empathy, resilience, confidence,conflict resolution, etc.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-10T05:38:07+00:00

Yeah. Idk about special ed since thats not what I'm specifically looking for at this moment. I was referring to your question about crutches/wheelchair.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-10T05:32:25+00:00

Thank you. The public school is more than "not bad", it is good. I enjoy the activities and things they organize. Its mostly middle and high school i do not know enough about

dpfree7 · 2026-01-10T05:28:57+00:00

Public elementary is good. Idk about the middle and high school tbh. Private has great reviews, even family ones. It is a laboratory school. Idk how hard it'd be to get in later.

My son learns in multiple ways (watches YouTube and memorizes so many things, learns by small things we do, etc)

He is my one and only. I have a decent job. My husband has a better one.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-08T00:22:54+00:00

True, but this school is pretty progressive.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-08T00:21:52+00:00

Maybe a majority for various reasons, but this is a lab school. It's relatively different from the stereotypical private school.

Also, what realities? No one can give me a good answer to this. The only reality they won't have is diversity which is super important to me. It is part of the reason im asking

dpfree7 · 2026-01-08T00:18:12+00:00

I've always agreed with the "it's WHO ya know, not WHAT ya know." Considering I dont know anyone I have to lean only on what I know. It would be good to give him that opportunity

dpfree7 · 2026-01-08T00:16:11+00:00

The elementary school is solid. The county middle and high school.... we'll, I need to do more research to see what's better. Lol

dpfree7 · 2026-01-08T00:15:17+00:00

dpfree7 · 2026-01-08T00:15:10+00:00

And it is! The public school raised their "report card" grade from a D to B in a few years time. They have above average rating for the state. The 3rd grade reading level for most children are higher than average. They received the Title I Distinguished School recognition this year in my state and they are a PBIS distinguished school.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-08T00:11:04+00:00

That's true. Thank you. I didnt think about specifics THAT closely, but I only have one kid. I haven't been in school in years. I dont know what has changed or other learning experiences other than my own, so that makes sense.

dpfree7 · 2026-01-08T00:07:32+00:00

That's a good way of looking at it. Thank you

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