UrbanBaby

06.19.08, 06:16 AM General Topics
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Very grateful to have the option, but am torturing myself and DH over where to send DC for K. Should we stick with plan to send DC to our (decent) accepted private or send her to PS 11? We can afford private, but I run my own biz, am the breadwinner and always worry about $$$. Liked 11, but not overwhelmed. She'll probably be fine either way. WWYD? If we opt for 11, will we have more trouble getting her into a good private or T&G after 5th grade? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 06:16 AM Flag

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what is the private? think that depends. also, do you have the stomach to go through this again for ms [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:18 AM Flag

not really...I hate the crazy timing of this. Also feel we made a commitment to the private...a very decent school, not considered tt here but by any account good [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:19 AM Flag

From reading your post you seem to want to stay with the private option. If you preferred that school then I'd stick with it if the money isn't an issue. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:23 AM Flag

What is wrong with UB I can't see my reply which was: Not really, this process was draining, and I'm troubled by the fact that we made a commitment, but of course, DC's welfare is my priority. Just not sure which is the better education...I'm talking 11T&G of course. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:25 AM Flag

stick with private [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:25 AM Flag

Is a decent private $30K better? Guess it's the age-old question [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:31 AM Flag

I'm just going by what I'm reading from you. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:47 AM Flag

You're right...but I vacillate. DH tends to favor public T&G option [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:52 AM Flag

It's G&T not T&G [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:28 AM Flag

Make a list -- I'm serious and did this last year. What's really important to you (small class size? extras? saving $? more diverse population? etc.) List positives and negatives of each option. We ended up going with private over very good G&T, but it took me a while to get there and seeing the issues on paper really helped. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:04 AM Flag

how did you come to that conclusion [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:39 AM Flag

Unless your dc really needs extra attention or can't handle the more rigorous academic curriculum in the early elem years, I would definitely do 11. Why on earth would you pay 30K a year at the elementary level for more coddling and less learning? I'm not saying taking it easy at a younger age is bad, and as an 11 parent myself I sometimes think they ask a bit much of the kids at a young age, but I cannot imagine shelling out 30K a year for private school when 11 is just fine, and even moreso if it would be a financial struggle. Your dc is obviously bright if he made the olsat cutoff and who knows, she could end up going to a great public middle school too - think of all the money you'll save [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:05 AM Flag

Why would you say 11 T&G is more rigorous? Is curriculum really any different...isn't it a peer group thing? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:54 PM Flag

G&T and gen ed in public school is more academic than private schools. Private schools start out slow and ramp it up in 3rd grade. I was commenting on the difference btwn public and private. That said, the G&T programs in the past followed the same curriculum as gen ed but now starting with this fall's K, they are saying the G&Ts are going to accelerated to some extent. Hence the big deal they made of making a strict cutoff whereas last year kids with scores below 90 got in if there were seats left. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:22 PM Flag

np: 30K a year can buy a lot of enrichment outside of the school setting as well (I am thinking weeks in paris, galapagos, etc). I also run my own business and 'could' afford private, but am so happy not to have to because of our G&T program. And a lot can happen between now and middle school. I'd say go PS11. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:31 PM Flag

ITA. Take the $$ you are saving and spend it on amazing experiences for your dc. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:32 PM Flag

stay with private. it will matter to your dc after 3rd grade when private gets stronger and public tends to fall apart. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:17 PM Flag