Thank you, Snowgirl!
I will investigate some more on her Montessori philosophy. I believe option 1 school is more of an ability grouping school than Montessori. The principal put kids with same ability in each subject and rotate classroom for each subject. I still think she uses some Montessori material, but not as much as option 2 school. Option 2 school has only 1 class, grade 3-5, no ability group but strictly Montessori. However, I just heard from someone that her kids are still not challenged there. I am hoping there will be a new good teacher next year and the situation will change. I will keep watching that school.
I have heard from many people here that they fall in love with homeschooling after they start homeschooling their children. I hope when I get my acts together, I will also fall in love with it and stop looking around and asking the "what if" question.
I really appreciate everybody's input. Thanks again!
