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Which school would you choose?
If money and location were not factors, which Atlanta metro area preschool or elementary school would you choose for you child(ren)? We are talking dream scenario here -- would you go public or private?
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Re: Which school would you choose?
I'm an intown person, so honestly, I don't know a lot about the schools in the suburbs beyond the high schools.
I know that when it comes to pre-schools, I think it's totally a vibe thing for the parents. Frankly, we love our pre-school, but it's not for everyone. I've had other parents say they think the teaching methods that our school uses are too agressive. To each his own
There's a lot more to consider with private schools too then just location and cost. There's so much about the style of education and whether or not it would fit your child. I think that's what makes it a "dream" school. Who cares about the test scores, placements, and extra-curriculars if it isn't an environment where your child is going to thrive.
That said, if we go private we're probably applying to Trinity, Atlanta International and Westminster. If we decide to stay in the city and go public then we'll likely move into either the Sara Smith district or Morris Brandon.
In la-la land? The Children's School & Paideia, although DH might just die because that is way too liberal/ hippie-dippy for him.
In reality I went to private school (abroad) and am not sure it's worth it for us. Who knows, though. I have a couple of years
I love the idea of Paideia, but I think dh thinks it is too hippy-dippy as well. And our son goes to a very, very hippy preschool, but Paideia is just a little too much for him!
I would love Mia to go to your pre-K, too
But yes, now that I think about her personality, I think she'd do better with a little more structure... hahaaaa.
Send her to our preschool! We love it! Although it sucks there are no full day programs, which I guess is what she would need?
Yeah, I think the whole no grades thing at Paideia threw dh off!
We're intown and I've heard the same thing about where Bailey goes. Wonder if it's the same school.
Anyways, since we are in the city we will try to do private school b/c I don't really trust the city of atlanta especially the fighting school board. We'll look at Whitefield since it's a christian school and probably a few others. I do love that Bailey's pre-school does private school seminars to help parents find the perfect fit for their kid if they are going the private school route. I think it depends on the kid as to which school they should go too. Certain private schools are known for certain things and some kids would excel better in one then another.
Yeah, in our "plan" I'd still be working, but who knows? I love, love your preschool. I used to go to church there, too!
I told someone the other day "It makes me a total hypocrite but I have no intentions of encouraging my daughter to embrace her individulaity." hahahah I'm totally open minded and outspoken when it comes to the world and other people but it scares me sh!tless when it comes to Emma.
HAHA! I know - I feel the same way!