Originally Posted by bluemagic
One of the reasons I rejected the only "gifted" private school in my area when my son was entering K, is because what I was hearing from other parents was that it was really a school for rich parents who thought their kids were gifted.

In many ways, I think that describes many "gifted" private schools across the country including the ones we're applying to, unfortunately. I'd prefer to homeschool or start a coop but DD is adamant that she wants to go to school where she can eat lunch everyday with her friends.