School help for gifted but immature/struggling MS student?
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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I disagree. I think public school is more diverse than private or charter.
Demographically perhaps. But thats not what Twingles is talking about. He/she is talking about academics; specifically the academic constraints impose by state standards. His/her previous post was very clear on that point.
Demographically perhaps. But thats not what Twingles is talking about. He/she is talking about academics; specifically the academic constraints impose by state standards. His/her previous post was very clear on that point.
I guess my point is, it's middle school and it seems silly to me to uproot a kid from his current school and friends because you don't think that school is academically sufficient for your child. Just my opinion though.
I guess my point is, it's middle school and it seems silly to me to uproot a kid from his current school and friends because you don't think that school is academically sufficient for your child. Just my opinion though.
You're assuming the student is otherwise happy with his school situation. The OP said nothing about that, but did say that he (the student) wants to succeed academically. Sounds as if he is probably ok with changing schools. This is another great example of people's seeming inability to simple answer the question as asked on this forum with assuming things making sweeping judgments.
problem is there's no time for challenging teachers and thoughtful debate. Teachers need to plow through material and get it done so they can test, test, test the kids. My sister is a teacher and she showed me her science lesson for the day the other day. It was 10 pages front and back, small print. She's like "This is what I have to get through in one day. In 30 minutes. With 30 nine and ten year olds".
If I had a kid like this I would home school if possible. Private school is an option because there's no constant state and federal mandated testing. Teachers can teach the way they want. But, it's expensive.
For what it's worth, my parents switched me to a private school for middle school and I asked to go back to a public school for high school. Switching to a private school isn't necessarily a guarantee - the chances of succeeding might be higher at a place that is a better fit but it's not foolproof (and is an expensive solution like you noted).
I'm no parent though so I'm just speaking from my own personal experience haha. That's a great question though that others brought up - does your son want to switch schools or is this your own idea?
For what it's worth, my parents switched me to a private school for middle school and I asked to go back to a public school for high school. Switching to a private school isn't necessarily a guarantee - the chances of succeeding might be higher at a place that is a better fit but it's not foolproof (and is an expensive solution like you noted).
I'm no parent though so I'm just speaking from my own personal experience haha. That's a great question though that others brought up - does your son want to switch schools or is this your own idea?
You're assuming the student is otherwise happy with his school situation. The OP said nothing about that, but did say that he (the student) wants to succeed academically. Sounds as if he is probably ok with changing schools. This is another great example of people's seeming inability to simple answer the question as asked on this forum with assuming things making sweeping judgments.
This forum probably wouldn't exist without opinion and debate. The more posts the more revenue.
Anyhow, that's why I asked the OP if the child wanted to switch schools.
This forum probably wouldn't exist without opinion and debate. The more posts the more revenue.
Anyhow, that's why I asked the OP if the child wanted to switch schools.
Opinion and debate isn't the same as off topic and judgmental. And I have no concern nor care about this board's profitability. For the users of this board, its simply about exchanging information and obtaining pertinent information.
I disagree. I think public school is more diverse than private or charter.
She didn't ask for diversity. She asked for a school where her son's unique approach to being educated would be honored.
And I'll disagree with you on the diversity in private schools. I've seen the sports rosters at some of the private schools around here, they are as diverse as the public schools. Exception would be Gibbons but that's a Catholic school.
As far as the child's opinion....well, I'm not a fan of letting tweens make life decisions. We sent one of our kids to Gibbons and to say he was not happy would be the understatement of the century. Four years later he admits it was the right decision, has loved it, and is glad he went there.
A chid who is that academically advanced (and they exist, even if the rest of us with normal kids get sick of everyone thinking their kid is a special snowflake) is usually astute enough to want to go somewhere that's best for them even if it means switching schools. I know plenty of kids who would love to go to private school even though it would mean leaving behind good friends. Mine just wasn't one of them LOL.
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