Private versus Public
We’ve discussed public schools versus homeschools until at some point I think we’ve probably beat a dead horse. But, hey, it is what it is. So, what about a Private school versus a public school? How do you all feel about that?
For me personally, it’s not an option. There are a couple of private religious schools but the one I would opt for is a good 45 min drive one way and is mega super expensive. And, thus, we are handling our child’s education through public schools…all be it quite grumpy about it most of the time, that’s just how it has to be.
So, what about you folks out there? Are private schools an option? Are private schools or even religious private schools an option for you? Even those of you who homeschool, if there were a private school alternative, would you do it?
If you want to check out the article on Mama Source and see what folks over there are saying and you can even jump in and add some to it if you want. One of the questions comes from someone from Malaysia who admits to being very confused about the education system here and well, that makes a bunch of us who are confused about public education here.
And, of course, there’s the ever important pre-k for those folks in states like mine (Alabama) where pre-k is not a state funded program versus those where pre-k is a lottery funded (Georgia I know for sure- been there, taught that) system.
Honestly, if I could stress one thing to each and every parent out there, it is to keep yourself abreast of all that is going on in your school, read those notes, no matter how many, how long, how short they are, read them, know what’s going on…..otherwise, I’d have never known about the candy reward program…….
What do you think?
March 19th, 2009 at 10:15 am
I attended a private Christian school for Kindergarten. I was homeschooled through 8th grade. I attended a public high school. I then went to a private university.
They are all options.
Homeschooling is just, often, the best one [laughing]. …dead horses? What?
By the by, the local public school system recently sent us their “report card.” The test scores place our schools in the 38th percentile… that’s a failing grade, friends. A big, fat F.
But they assured us that they were very proud of their students.
Homeschooling, friends. Homeschooling.
~Luke