private school

[ModulusFan]

I was able to chose to take A-levels that I couldnt have taken in the local state system.

I genuinely believe that I achieved higher results because I attended private school.

I had my choice of higher education institution, and degree. It was upto me which Univeristy that i wanted to go to - it wasn't dictated by my results.

I went to private schools a couple years, and it sucked.

 

[cheezewiz]

I went to 12 years of Catholic Schools, and the level of suckiness was probably about the same as the City Schools. Our small City has an EXCELLENT public school system though, so its probably not comparable to some other posters.

 

[hetsscaryguy]

well i've was public the entire way through school and now im goin to a public university, god the irish system is great.

 

[malthumb]

I voted on this one early but refrained from comment, but seeing the directions (plural) this thing is taking, I can't possibly make it more confusing.

As with basses (is hand made always better than CNC made?)
As with amps (is tube always better than solid state?)
As with so many things in life.......There is no one answer.

Only a lot of inter-related factors and circumstances that can help point you to correct decisions.

Both my kids go to private school. Why? Because I chose to live in the City of Detroit (where the public school system sucks) instead of Ann Arbor, Birmingham or Bloomfield Hills where the public school systems are stellar. The money I saved on the price of the house and property taxes can be used to pay for my kids' school. I have friends who overpay for what I consider basic housing just to get into a zip code where the public schools are top notch. It's all a matter of choice. My way, I get a nice house and nice schooling.

Even within the sucky Detroit School system, there are world class quality schools. Renaissance High topped the nation in some reading comprehension category. Cass Tech grads go on to the best engineering schools in the world. I personally don't have the patience to weave my children through all the mine-fields of potential derailers that exist in the larger Detroit Public School system so that they can stay on track to make it to Cass or Renaissance. By the way, when I say the school system sucks, MANY of my friends, acquaintances and church members are administrators and teachers in the system and they know how I feel about it. Most don't disagree with me.

Personally, I went through grades K-6 in public school, 7 - 10 in private school and back to public school to finish high school. This was not in Detroit, though. This was in New York State.

Public v Private is not an on/off switch. It's a series of choices based on a ton of internal and external factors. Most peoples' experiences and rationale differ.

Peace,

James

 

[MikeBass]

Private.
I agree with James. Living in Detroit (went through their school system untill 8th grade) it's no secret that the schools are very poorly run/managed. We moved to Ferndale Mi. 21 years ago (still live there).


My daughter goes to private school (Shrine-in Royal Oak Mi.) for a few reasons.
1-It's one of the best rated school systems in metro Detroit.
2-They can actually teach morals and respect- bizarre concept huh?!?!
3-It's a Christian (Catholic) based education. Not all bad considering the amount of crap in public schools. I would rather have her believe in a high being than idolize 50 Cent or some crap like that. Even though being Christian is kinda not PC in some cases.
4- Again respect. They teach kids to respect themselves and others.
5- The teachers actually care and have the resorces available to make a difference.

Heck, I could be driving an H2 if she went to public school!! But instead, I drive a Honda Element.