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07.14.08, 06:36 AM NY Schools
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Last try. I feel like an idiot. Trying to get this question right and post correctly. Maybe this time will work! Here is the question. We were in a 2nd tier private. Lovely but so not impressed. Our ds was happy but also happy to look around. Went to an open house at a citywide. He loved it and got in. We have made the switch and not it is summer, I am on UB, and getting nervous that I made a mistake. Not as worried that leaving the school was a mistake....but nervous that I went citywide after reading these posts. Any thoughts? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 07.14.08, 06:36 AM Flag
 

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YAY!!!!!!!!!! Great job!!! You did it! Now I hope you get the info you need ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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Thanks. I certainly wouldn't get into a TT or G&T! Good thing I am old! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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Hope I'm posting a similar post in a few years ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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We are applauding her because she downgraded her ds's education? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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Why do you consider going public downgrading? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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Congrats on posting. You have done the right thing for your dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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I expected to be "railed on" for leaving private. Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Not everyone on UB is obsessed with status over sense! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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we are experiencing something similar...hhi, all our friends have dc in private...they think we are seriously doing damage to our dd by choosing to send her to our local neighborhood PS, which isn't even 'the best' in brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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your decision makes perfect sense to me. i have never understood why someone would choose a 2nd or 3rd tier private if they had a good public as an option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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Boy, you all made my day. I just want everyone to know that the 2nd and 3rd tier private's can be great for a kid who really needs it BUT not what everyone says they are. I keep reading post's from my school (old school) and they just aren't the truth. I hear about all the great specials etc. and laugh. They have them by name but they are really nothing! Same with languages. My ds took a language since K but learnt nothing (yes, got great grades) but it was just singing songs etc. It is not like these specials teach much...at least at this private. They didn't even have a language lab? Anyway, lovely place, and great for some, I just know that posters are writing a sales pitch....not the truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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Sounds like the old school was more progressive. FWIW kids do learn by singing and playing, not only through workbooks. But it sounds like the public school is a better fit for your DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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My dd isn't old enough for school yet, but your thinking sounds a-OK to me. I'm glad your son likes the school so well! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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Well he hasnt' started yet! That's why I am so concerned! But thanks for your thoughts. My ds is in middle school. If your child hasn't started school yet be careful reading these posts....helpful BUT can get you worried for nothing. Depending on who's posting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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what grade will your ds be in? Do not let those angry Anti- Anderson moms discourage you. you did the right thing and think of all the $$$ you will be saving! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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Not Anderson.....NEST....do you all feel different now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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I would have chosen NEST over the 2nd tier private DD will be going to in September, so no! Congratulations! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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or: Not really. NEST=m is K-12, so you are set. Congrats again. And don't listen to the jealous Nest bashers either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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I know someone who has two kids at Nest and one in top tier private. He said the reason why they pay for the one kid to be in private is because that kid would not be able to handle accelerated curriculum and needs more teacher attention (due to lower student to teacher ratio in privates. Just think of all the money you are saving not paying that private school tuition. Now maybe you can pay off some bills or start banking it for DCs college which will be coming up before you know it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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What year did you make the switch? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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sixth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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Was hoping that it was earlier...am worried about paying six years of private school tuition before being able to move my DC! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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What school was DC in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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Congrats but I would not do anything based on UB posts. Do what you think is right. Don't rely on UB posts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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Thanks. I would rather not say the school as to not be outted. Popular 2nd tier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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go with your gut and don't second-guess yourself. you can always do something different for hs if this isn't right either, and if ds is excited, that's half the battle. i'm suprised you liked nest based on the open house, btw. many people were turned off by it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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And many people loved it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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if you go back and read the posts from right after the open houses in the fall they were uniformly negative. just to be clear, i meant many people were turned off by the open house, not the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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We loved NEST, based on the open house (and talking to families there). Thrilled to be headed there in the fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Sounds like you weren't able/inclined to make it there yourself though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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i didn't go to the ms one. the one for k was disappointing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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I can understand anyone not loving the tour. I think it has to have to fit your dc. One thing I love is that is makes no bones about who they are so you can decide it is for you or not. any school that tells the truth I appreciate! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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I did the opposite - moved child from public to private for sixth grade. I think most kids benefit from being moved and getting a new environment. Also if previous school was too slow, ds will enjoy and is old enough to appreciate a greater challenge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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I agree. Many children don't want a change. Mine loved his school but wanted to leave. He felt NEST would be great. Even though he is young I am glad he is going with such enthusiasm. I also think it is great when children can handle moving schools. It is one of the things I don't love about K-12. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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at least you give people credit for having an opinion that isn't totally positive. usually anyone who posts anything negative about their impression of nest is instantly vilified and accused of being celenia or some other disgruntled former nest employee. why can't people agree to disagree about nest? it wasn't a good fit for our dc. period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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I actually like that people love it or hate it. At least it knows what it is. No school is perfect (I have several children and have been at a number of public and private). The best schools are the ones who don't try to be all things to all people. I am fine with people not liking NEST. I prefer if they don't like it for their dc as opposed to saying it is no good (especially since my child is there). I had a dc at Hunter (graduated) and everyone put that down when we sent him there. Guess what....none of them were actual families that were there! Most schools are good. Most schools can be very good for the right dc. The school isn't what will make are children happy or successful in life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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