Private or Public school?


CEE DOG

CEE DOG

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Which do you think is better for kids? I work with some people who send their kids to this school that cost over 6000 a year. Is that the going rate?
 



I am getting ready to look into that for next school term, the 3 year old right now is in headstart, but I think he is going to have issues that he needs to deal with and putting him in private school with a low teacher/student ratio, just might help him.
 
Some private schools go for more than that ($6,000 a year).

It depends on the school(s) in the area that you live in. In Cincy, for instance, in general the public schools are not that good; however, there are a few that are excellent. A lot of it depends upon the principal and the staff.

We did and are doing a mixture of the two for our kids...Public for elementary, Private for secondary. That's worked fine for us.

Beware, there are no guarantees with private schools either. Some of them are horrible. Stay on top of the situation with your kids, constantly check what they are studying, and make sure that they are getting what they need to prosper. Stay in contact with the teacher(s) to make certain that they get the message that you are interested in your child's development and well-being regardless of if its public or private school.

And note; if you go private, make sure you do things to supplement the lack of cultural diversity that usually exists at those schools. We made sure that our kids did things in the neighborhood, attend HBCU games, church, etc. In other words, make sure they stay grounded in "who they are."

Regards.
 
The Montessori school that I wanted to send my son to costs $6000/yr. It doesn't include before and after school care, lunch, or summer. :shame:

After School Care: (3:00PM-6:30PM) $1530.00
Before School Care: (7:00am-8:30am) $270.00
Hot Lunch Program: $450.00
 
$6,000? :lol: That's cheap compared to some tuition prices that I have seen in the Atlanta metro. Or maybe I've just done research on just the big-time schools.

To answer the question: PUBLIC. My child is going to go to a good public school. If you're within a good school district, public school can be just as good as private.

Unless, you want your child to have a certain emphasis in his teachings, such as religion, then I see no reason why a child can't go to public. He can reap the same benefits, get cultural exposure, participate in social/educational activities at public (depending on the school district)- just as private.
 
I have yet to teach a student from a private school who could keep up with my curriculum, irrespective of the cost/prestige surrounding the school from whence they came.
 
PUBLIC....private schools are no better than public schools. It's just a school for the elite or so-called elite or wanna-be elite folks to send their kids. It's just as much mess/drama going on there as in public schools. My son has received a magnificent education from public schools. :tup:
 
Dr. Mac said:
Some private schools go for more than that ($6,000 a year).

It depends on the school(s) in the area that you live in. In Cincy, for instance, in general the public schools are not that good; however, there are a few that are excellent. A lot of it depends upon the principal and the staff.

We did and are doing a mixture of the two for our kids...Public for elementary, Private for secondary. That's worked fine for us.

Beware, there are no guarantees with private schools either. Some of them are horrible. Stay on top of the situation with your kids, constantly check what they are studying, and make sure that they are getting what they need to prosper. Stay in contact with the teacher(s) to make certain that they get the message that you are interested in your child's development and well-being regardless of if its public or private school.

And note; if you go private, make sure you do things to supplement the lack of cultural diversity that usually exists at those schools. We made sure that our kids did things in the neighborhood, attend HBCU games, church, etc. In other words, make sure they stay grounded in "who they are."

Regards.
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Well stated. My parents sent all six of us to parochial school for elementary school/junior high. We still did things with other kids in the neighborhood and attended our church. It can be a good experience. Involvement is the key.
 
Public

Personally for the socialization skills with others of different backgrounds...both ethnic and economic.
 
Public schools in my house.

The biggest problems with public schools in my area is parental involvement, or should I say, the lack of parental involvement. The teachers are good, but they get very little support at home from the parents.

The kids with parents that are involved in their kids education do very well in school.
 
Do your research on the schools you intend to send your child to. I don't have a problem with either being educated in both systems. In some cases like in New Orleans it makes a big difference. Check your State's Dept of Education website for most of the information like test scores.
 
cat daddy said:
Public schools in my house.

The biggest problems with public schools in my area is parental involvement, or should I say, the lack of parental involvement. The teachers are good, but they get very little support at home from the parents.

The kids with parents that are involved in their kids education do very well in school.
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That's the key right there...the mammies and pappies won't bring their asses out to the PTA meetings, unless lil' ray ray's ass is performing in a play...and won't show up at the school for NAYTHING, unless lil ray ray or bonfessha's ass is in trouble. That's the issue w/our people and our schools. :smh:
 
They use the same books...:) If your child is a bit advanced, they have gifted and talented Public Programs. The key is not the school...it's the HOME. Sit yo azz down with them every NIGHT and see that they not only do their homework, but that they understand it. You do that, they'll be fine no matter the school.
 



I think public schools are better. I can't see myself paying out that kind of cash when it's up to me to make sure they excel in school. School doesn't end at 3:00.
 
ByronW said:
They use the same books...:) If your child is a bit advanced, they have gifted and talented Public Programs. The key is not the school...it's the HOME. Sit yo azz down with them every NIGHT and see that they not only do their homework, but that they understand it. You do that, they'll be fine no matter the school.
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Thank you....:bowdown: Post of the year! :tup:
 
CEE DOG said:
I think public schools are better. I can't see myself paying out that kind of cash when it's up to me to make sure they excel in school. School doesn't end at 3:00.
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Paying $6000-10000 for kids to learn the same algebra, arithmetic, calculus, etc would be stupid to me.
 
jag4life said:
Paying $6000-10000 for kids to learn the same algebra, arithmetic, calculus, etc would be stupid to me.
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... especially if some of the teachers in private schools aren't certified...
 
My next door neighbor's son goes to Covered Bridge. When the time comes, Trey will be in public schools. If I knew somewhere he could go for free NOW, he'd be there. :shame:
 
ALPHA3 said:
Do your research on the schools you intend to send your child to. I don't have a problem with either being educated in both systems. In some cases like in New Orleans it makes a big difference. Check your State's Dept of Education website for most of the information like test scores.
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Test scores are not a true measure of the school. There are too many factors (i.e., abscences, # of special education students, 504 students, etc.) that may cause the scores to flucuate from one building to another.

Test scores may be one thing that factors in a parent's decision about a given school, but not the only factor.
 
silentrage said:
Test scores are not a true measure of the school. There are too many factors (i.e., abscences, # of special education students, 504 students, etc.) that may cause the scores to flucuate from one building to another.

Test scores may be one thing that factors in a parent's decision about a given school, but not the only factor.
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Thanks. I was just giving him something to start with and from work experience New Orleans better yet the State of Louisiana use those scores for ranking. You can get lots of information from the State's website on all of those criteria you listed.
 
jag4life said:
Paying $6000-10000 for kids to learn the same algebra, arithmetic, calculus, etc would be stupid to me.
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That's what I told them. You know the typical response was "I want my kids to be expose to being around other races so they will understand them." Man black folks kill me with that mess. It took me being around other races in the work force 8 hours to realize that we are different and these companies ain't ment for me to get rich. Ain't nothing gone change that. Get yours and go home.
 
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