Where we are there are essentially Private (religious) schools and public schools.
We chose the Catholic School because we were members of the church and it appeared that the school was able to produce excellent scores on testing and were warm and friendly.
Plenty had been said about the local public schools that scared us away from even considering them.
We regret that we did not have the insight to know what to ask. Clearly, we "judged the book by it's cover.". What we discovered was that they offered no differentiation, no ability to assess or address gifted or LD children and no desire to do so. Instead, they made it a nightmare for my family.
My dds are in a public school now. It is not fancy or high on the list of wonderful schools, but they are so pleased to have my dds that when we ask, they respond (not always timely, but it is taken seriously and accomadations are made within the mandated structure). At this point, we are most frustrated with the time line.
So, is the situation perfect? no. Better than the Catholic School? hands down.
Homeschool is not an option, but I do supplement at home.
