Looking for the very best public schools in Wake County (Raleigh: mortgage, new home)
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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I'm really surprised that you are not willing to live in the subdivision you really like because your kids would be sent to Sanford Creek. While there are some schools that are so bad I wouldn't move into a neighborhood, Sanford Creek is nowhere in that category. It's a good school. It's rated 7 on Great Schools and I"ve heard no major complaints from the several friends who go there. Yes, Jones Dairy and Heritage Elementary (where my kids went) are better schools and have a better reputation. But Sanford Creek is totally fine. Especially since you would most likely be able to get into Jones Dairy when the cap is lifted. I really don't think that the education your kids would receive at Sanford Creek would prohibit them from going to a top tier college.
Also, have you talked to Jones Dairy to see if there are spots in your kids grades? You can go to the school if there are spots in your kids grade. Also, when do they anticipate the cap being lifted? I know that when Heritage Middle was capped it only lasted a year. If you are building, the cap might be lifted.
Another option would be Thales Academy in Wake Forest. It's an affordable private school which uses direct instruction and is owned by the founder of Franklin Academy, which is a charter school. The tuition is 5300 for K-5 and might be an alternative until the cap is lifted if you are completely uncomfortable with Sanford Creek.
I'm really surprised that you are not willing to live in the subdivision you really like because your kids would be sent to Sanford Creek. While there are some schools that are so bad I wouldn't move into a neighborhood, Sanford Creek is nowhere in that category. It's a good school. It's rated 7 on Great Schools and I"ve heard no major complaints from the several friends who go there. Yes, Jones Dairy and Heritage Elementary (where my kids went) are better schools and have a better reputation. But Sanford Creek is totally fine. Especially since you would most likely be able to get into Jones Dairy when the cap is lifted. I really don't think that the education your kids would receive at Sanford Creek would prohibit them from going to a top tier college.
Also, have you talked to Jones Dairy to see if there are spots in your kids grades? You can go to the school if there are spots in your kids grade. Also, when do they anticipate the cap being lifted? I know that when Heritage Middle was capped it only lasted a year. If you are building, the cap might be lifted.
Another option would be Thales Academy in Wake Forest. It's an affordable private school which uses direct instruction and is owned by the founder of Franklin Academy, which is a charter school. The tuition is 5300 for K-5 and might be an alternative until the cap is lifted if you are completely uncomfortable with Sanford Creek.
Direct instruction is not suitable for most kids.....and I have real issues with Franklin Academy using dog clickers to 'train' the kids.....not impressed with most of the students to be honest.....they don't know how to think....just memorize and regurgitate.
Direct instruction is not suitable for most kids.....and I have real issues with Franklin Academy using dog clickers to 'train' the kids.....not impressed with most of the students to be honest.....they don't know how to think....just memorize and regurgitate.
I actually completely agree with you. And sometimes feel I am the only person in WF who never applied to Franklin Academy. I actually drove my kids to school in NR when we lived in Youngsville instead of Thales because it wasn't a fit for my kids. However, I have many friends who go there who it is a great school for their kids and since it is focused on achievement and structure, I thought it might be a fit for the OP. But I agree it is not for everyone and wouldn't have worked for my kids.
Direct instruction is not suitable for most kids.....and I have real issues with Franklin Academy using dog clickers to 'train' the kids.....not impressed with most of the students to be honest.....they don't know how to think....just memorize and regurgitate.
Wowza, you must be exhausted from interviewing all the kids at Franklin and Thales.
I've heard good things about Brassfield, and there seems to be housing that area that fits your size requirements. You might want to check out Lacy also.
I actually completely agree with you. And sometimes feel I am the only person in WF who never applied to Franklin Academy. I actually drove my kids to school in NR when we lived in Youngsville instead of Thales because it wasn't a fit for my kids. However, I have many friends who go there who it is a great school for their kids and since it is focused on achievement and structure, I thought it might be a fit for the OP. But I agree it is not for everyone and wouldn't have worked for my kids.
Not the only one by far........and it is almost in my backyard.....even one of the teachers there that i know wouldn't send her kids to it and they got automatic spots. I think many parents don't do their homework on the place. They see charter school and think it's somehow better without finding out the details.
Wowza, you must be exhausted from interviewing all the kids at Franklin and Thales.
I know a lot....and a few teachers.....and I know what direct instrution is......though Franklin has to tone it down some to meet education standards and keep the public money flowing. Not everyone is impressed with the place for very good reasons.
I know a lot....and a few teachers.....and I know what direct instrution is......though Franklin has to tone it down some to meet education standards and keep the public money flowing. Not everyone is impressed with the place for very good reasons.
Maybe, but frankly, it sounds like you have an axe to grind.
Maybe, but frankly, it sounds like you have an axe to grind.
FWIW, my kids go to public school.
It's no secret that I don't like the school....it's my opinion and the reasons why I believe it. Do your own research....look into what direct instructipn is and form your own opinions....but just because something is a charter school does not make above criticism. And for the record...there are several other charter school that I think highly of so it's not that I dislike all of them.....I just dislike Franklin and think parents paying for it at Thales is ridiculous.
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