We moved our DS7 to a private school this year. He was showing signs of underachieving at the public school last year and his teacher was less than helpful. So this year, when they fired a bunch of teachers and took class sizes to over 30, we decided enough was enough and switched.

This new school seems to attract high-achievers and has all the kids working 1/2 to 1 grade level ahead. It's a full curriculum -- a long day (8:30-3:30) with lots of enrichment activities, like arts and languages. Way different from the public school.

And everything is going well so far! DS is happy, and doing really well - getting excellent grades, not slacking, taking pride in his accomplishments, and doing his homework with a minimum of fuss... one day he even started it on his own without being asked. YAY! Such a difference from the lazy, class-clowny stuff that was going on last year.

Fingers crossed it will continue like this...

Great update! I really hope he continues to blossom at his new school!

Good news to hear I hope it continues! At least you know that it can be right and what it looks like when it is right!

That's great news!

So great to hear good news! It sounds like you really made a good choice to move him and it's paying off. Yay!

Yippee!
You took a chance and it looks like it's paying off!

So glad it is a good fit -what a relief for you.