Private School (Christian) or Public School...

[boater250s]

Private school shows better numbers academically because they choose who they want —They can pick and choose -my daughter started first grade at a Catholic private school and she needed to Have an interview And was tested- I do think private schools are probably better -I’ve worked with a lot of people that went to private schools and have college degrees - I had neither - in my opinion either have it or you don’t

 

[Rattle Can Lou]

I understand some people will poo poo the private deal because it's expensive. I also have no idea what CA has in private education..but most that the gov't runs is always in some trouble. Teachers can be great at any level...but they have to work within Gov't parameters and therein lies the rub. I'm also not a union dude..and when you can't get rid of a bad teacher due to tenure...that's a problem for the students. A private education, if it can be done, my opinion a much better option for almost any child

 

[riverrider55]

My boys are in private school did the public school for one year done with that night and day with the private school kids like it a lot more

 

[Bear Down]

That was funny and a nice catch, but stones in glass houses?

Just a tactic from a private school graduate how to assimilate with public school population... I create no tension, I be one with the peoples.... lmao!

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[Flippindough]

Didn't read all the comments but simply replying because my aunt and uncle live in strathmore, right by you. My cousin's were born and raised there, Id highly recommend private school. That area is pretty rough and the school district follows. I think my uncle has been robbed now 13 times, in 25 years. Hd 5 cars stolen form his drive way.

 

[C-2]

Public school in my area was not an option, so it's been private school for the past 11 years. My daughter is currently a sophomore, and we pay $10K a year (nothing compared to Los Angeles preparatory schools).

She started at a small, micro climate Seventh Day Adventist school (K-9), but now she attends a larger Christian school. The larger Christian school is much more focused on academics, with a sizeable selection of AP courses, and all students graduate with enough college prep classes to enter directly into a 4-year college.

I'll admit, I miss the super-small SDA school. There was no dope, no vaping, and kids could leave their backpacks and personal belongings, like phones, anywhere on campus without fear of them being stolen.

The larger Christian school is more similar to a public school environment, but the larger school makes it clear they do not receive any state or federal funding, and they can do whatever they like (aka, discriminate), so they instill the fear of God...into the parents! lol

Keep in mind too, kids these days have choices and options. We no longer have control over who they can hang out with. It's vitally important your kids "peers" come from good parents and families, and usually a private school provides a better pool of peers. In that respect, thus far I have made a great investment.

 

[RiverDave]

Apparently you will learn how to spell the color gray (grey)

 

[oldschool]

Didn't read all the comments but simply replying because my aunt and uncle live in strathmore, right by you. My cousin's were born and raised there, Id highly recommend private school. That area is pretty rough and the school district follows. I think my uncle has been robbed now 13 times, in 25 years. Hd 5 cars stolen form his drive way.

If I lived in Strathmore i would be thinking about moving out of Strathmore. That place is a mixture of methed out valley billies and Sureno gang bangers.

 

[TPC]

Apparently you will learn how to spell the color gray (grey)

Spelled: Quicksilver Metallic if one is ordering a new ruck.

 

[milkmoney]

I pick private and above that I would do catholic school if I had children. [emoji41][emoji202]

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[ChumpChange]

Public school in my area was not an option, so it's been private school for the past 11 years. My daughter is currently a sophomore, and we pay $10K a year (nothing compared to Los Angeles preparatory schools).

She started at a small, micro climate Seventh Day Adventist school (K-9), but now she attends a larger Christian school. The larger Christian school is much more focused on academics, with a sizeable selection of AP courses, and all students graduate with enough college prep classes to enter directly into a 4-year college.

I'll admit, I miss the super-small SDA school. There was no dope, no vaping, and kids could leave their backpacks and personal belongings, like phones, anywhere on campus without fear of them being stolen.

The larger Christian school is more similar to a public school environment, but the larger school makes it clear they do not receive any state or federal funding, and they can do whatever they like (aka, discriminate), so they instill the fear of God...into the parents! lol

Keep in mind too, kids these days have choices and options. We no longer have control over who they can hang out with. It's vitally important your kids "peers" come from good parents and families, and usually a private school provides a better pool of peers. In that respect, thus far I have made a great investment.

Which school? OCS? RCS?

 

[Halvecto]

Some general thoughts:

1. Certainly with exceptions, in youth we are significantly influenced by our surroundings. Which doesn't necessarily point to one type or the other.
2. School is primarily for education. It's a social experiment, but an academic purpose. Including College. Life is competitive.
3. Kids are resilient when they are loved and supported at home.

Put in her in a place where she will have opportunity to grow and mature (academics, sports, etc.). Where she can develop great, positive friendships. Love and support her every day.

Be her Dad first and foremost, not her friend. That comes much later. Kids need gracious authority and structure to help them grow. All kinds of analogies for this.

I was predominantly private school educated. But my positive experience is the bi-product of many factors. There is not one way to skin the cat and every single cat is different.

 

[Halvecto]

If possible, find a good youth group at a solid, local Bible church. Many of my best friends of 30+ years were my buddies from Church youth group & sports teams. High standards and values, common accountability. If the school or area has FCA or Young Life, etc. See if the leaders are respected, quality people; if they create positive, healthy structure for the kids to learn to support each other, make wise choices and serve the community. These groups can foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

My .02 cents; getting kids to think outside of themselves is crucial. Serving others, whether more or less fortunate. Learning to help others, to be happy in others success is massively helpful in their desire to work hard and accept reality. It also fights the destructive entitlement virus.

 

[Chris Lapoint]

If possible, find a good youth group at a solid, local Bible church. Many of my best friends of 30+ years were my buddies from Church youth group & sports teams. High standards and values, common accountability. If the school or area has FCA or Young Life, etc. See if the leaders are respected, quality people; if they create positive, healthy structure for the kids to learn to support each other, make wise choices and serve the community. These groups can foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

My .02 cents; getting kids to think outside of themselves is crucial. Serving others, whether more or less fortunate. Learning to help others, to be happy in others success is massively helpful in their desire to work hard and accept reality. It also fights the destructive entitlement virus.

We do attend our local church on sundays, my lady and I were attending a bible study at our chruch, but that study started to become more of a lecture on the history of the bible (not what we were looking for). My daughter is very active within our churches youth group, which most of those kids all attend this private school - I believe we are going to move forward with submitting an application and seeing if there is a wait list or what the next step is (Testing & Family Interview)

 

[NeverSatisfied]

We do attend our local church on sundays, my lady and I were attending a bible study at our chruch, but that study started to become more of a lecture on the history of the bible (not what we were looking for). My daughter is very active within our churches youth group, which most of those kids all attend this private school - I believe we are going to move forward with submitting an application and seeing if there is a wait list or what the next step is (Testing & Family Interview)

Cvc is a very good school. Send all 3 of my kids there! I think I may have met you daughter while she was building a boat last weekend with my daughter!


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[Chris Lapoint]

Cvc is a very good school. Send all 3 of my kids there! I think I may have met you daughter while she was building a boat last weekend with my daughter!


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Yes! I got to meet your wife? at the pond when she brought the boat & girls, my daughter had a blast staying over at your house.
She wants to get more involved with all the girls but sometimes has a tough time speaking up, we do our best to help start the connections.
I do think CVC would be great for her, just have to figure out how to make it happen now and make sure she wants to stay up here to do that.

 

[TCHB]

I pick private and above that I would do catholic school if I had children. [emoji41][emoji202]

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Just walk on the campus of a private school and then a public school. Not the same.

In my experience public has gotten very easy with little accountability. I truly wish all of you all the luck in the world that your kids do well anywhere you decide. Raising kids is not easy!!!!! Go Mater Dei!

 

[C-2]

Which school? OCS? RCS?

Woodcrest Christian