Orson: It sounds like your school is crappy indeed. I've learned the hard way that a district's reputation is not a reliable indicator of quality. We had a very poor experience with a Texas "Exemplary" and "Blue Ribbon" school. All these indicators tell us are the school's ability to pass students through the TAKS system. In the end, we decided to homeschool and joined an inclusive group. In the inclusive groups, there are a lot of really bright kids who are being homeschooled for academic reasons. There are also a lot of quirky kids with sensory issues. We have many more opportunities for positive social interaction now than we did in public school. DS is never bored and never lonely, and we are all so much happier and relaxed. Homeschooling is definitely not for everyone, especially two income families. However, it can be a viable alternative for 2E kids, especially when you have an uncooperative, oppressive school environment full of combative and defensive teachers and administrators.
Stories like this make my blood boil!
