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LIMOMx2
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
I know you have been looking for a house for a long time by your posts.
How old are your kids now?
I would wait until you find a house you love and then make the decision.
We are in Malverne SD and before living here and listening to other people, I would have said no way are my kids going to public school but now they are. Things have changed in the SD and outsiders have no idea what is going on in our SD.
So annoying! Anywho... LOL
I would fight the battle once you have found a house. Your tune might change once you shell out all that money for closing,etc.
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
if it's oceanside or lynbrook, absolutely public school!!! most likely i would do public in east rockaway as well.
i went to public, DH went to catholic HS. we will ONLY send our kids to public. DH's education didn't hold a candle to mine. we had so many more resources and opportunities in public.
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| Posted 11/29/10 8:10 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
Posted by MommaG
I think you need to check out each school you are considering individually - not just "public" vs "Catholic". We looked at our public elementary school and three Catholic schools. I wanted to like the public because I already pay for it in my taxes and we're in a good district but I just didn't like it. The curricula at all the schools were comparable but the atmosphere is what was different. One of the Catholic schools I wouldn't consider. The other two were both very good and we ended up choosing the one that was closer. My DS is in kindergarten and already meeting with the reading teacher twice per week. The Catholic school certainly has as much, if not more, in the way of resources as the public school does, including smart boards in every classroom. The principal is great and I have never seen children who love their school as much as the students there. They actually like going to school. They show adults respect, make eye contact and say "good morning", "good afternoon", etc. The children in the public school seemed indifferent and barely took their eyes off the floor, and didn't even acknowledge my presence. The children in the Catholic schools seemed very happy to be there and in the public schools, not so much. Same with the teachers - the ones in the public school seemed like they couldn't be bothered with the children except for what was required and the ones in the Catholic schools seemed to go above and beyond.
I chose what I felt was the best fit for my child. Even though I'd prefer the education I'm already paying for in my taxes, I also want to give my child the best that I can and I did not feel that public school fit that description. I felt that the Catholic school I chose was overall the best I could give him.
Someone I know lives in an excellent school district and sent his kids through the Catholic school system for the exact reasons you mentioned above. He and his wife believed there was more discipline and more accountability for students, respect was expected, good grades were expected and especially being you had to take a test to get into their high school they felt academics were the primary focus.
That being said, he said his kids are now in their 20's and he is still finishing up paying off their Catholic education. Both graduated in decent standings but neither one went to an ivy league school or big private school. One of his sons now works in his family business. The other son hasn't decided what he wants to do with his life.
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
I believe that public schools have better resources, esp if you child is in special education
Also teachers in catholic school dont need to be certified
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| Posted 11/29/10 8:21 PM |
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CucumberGirl
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
Posted by SweetApril
I went to Catholic grammar school and public HS. If I could afford it I would send my children to Catholic School k-12. IMO they not only foster great relationships but teach great morals. In addition, when I went to HS I was able to read/write better than my public school friends b/c in many Catholic Schools they teach the basics, something that IMO is lacking in public schools despite all the bells/whistles of technology. HOWEVER, I think it depends on the Catholic School you send them too because they, like public schools, are not all equal. Good luck with your decision
I went to Catholic school K-8 and public HS - I also think these things vary school by school, but my Catholic elementary school was way better than my public HS - I started way ahead and my classmates never caught up to me. I hold two advanced degrees from very impressive universities, including an ivy league law school and I do credit my Catholic education in large part for this - I have always said I was better prepared for college and law school by 7th and 8th grade than by high school. But again - these things vary from school to school - and different kids have different needs too so if your child might not thrive in a reading, writing, and arithmetic kind of environment, then you may want to send your child to public school anyway where the curriculum and methods are more innovative. At the end of the day, I think there are quite a few factors to consider and it's not just, what's "better" - that kind of oversimplification will do you a disservice.
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MommaG
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
Posted by jellybean1420
Posted by MommaG
I think you need to check out each school you are considering individually - not just "public" vs "Catholic". We looked at our public elementary school and three Catholic schools. I wanted to like the public because I already pay for it in my taxes and we're in a good district but I just didn't like it. The curricula at all the schools were comparable but the atmosphere is what was different. One of the Catholic schools I wouldn't consider. The other two were both very good and we ended up choosing the one that was closer. My DS is in kindergarten and already meeting with the reading teacher twice per week. The Catholic school certainly has as much, if not more, in the way of resources as the public school does, including smart boards in every classroom. The principal is great and I have never seen children who love their school as much as the students there. They actually like going to school. They show adults respect, make eye contact and say "good morning", "good afternoon", etc. The children in the public school seemed indifferent and barely took their eyes off the floor, and didn't even acknowledge my presence. The children in the Catholic schools seemed very happy to be there and in the public schools, not so much. Same with the teachers - the ones in the public school seemed like they couldn't be bothered with the children except for what was required and the ones in the Catholic schools seemed to go above and beyond.
I chose what I felt was the best fit for my child. Even though I'd prefer the education I'm already paying for in my taxes, I also want to give my child the best that I can and I did not feel that public school fit that description. I felt that the Catholic school I chose was overall the best I could give him.
Someone I know lives in an excellent school district and sent his kids through the Catholic school system for the exact reasons you mentioned above. He and his wife believed there was more discipline and more accountability for students, respect was expected, good grades were expected and especially being you had to take a test to get into their high school they felt academics were the primary focus.
That being said, he said his kids are now in their 20's and he is still finishing up paying off their Catholic education. Both graduated in decent standings but neither one went to an ivy league school or big private school. One of his sons now works in his family business. The other son hasn't decided what he wants to do with his life.
You're right - you never know what your child will end up doing once they leave HS. Whatever education they receive, it's up to them how they use it. I'm just hoping I am giving him a great start and opportunities and that he won't waste them. Then again, he's only 5 so I don't think I'll know for a looooong time! 
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Kierasmom
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
Posted by chmlengr
I went to Catholic schools my whole life. DH went to public. We had the debate for years, and finally decided to send our children to the Catholic school. I for one do not buy into the fact that the public schools have more resources (such a blanket statement, I believe it's better to look at district by district). I am more than happy with his education he is getting. And so is DH who was not on board totally at first. We LOVE his school and love that each grade is small. There are only 14 kids in DS class, and he is getting tons of attention and working on things that you won't expect in a 1st grade class (DS is doing times tables, double digit additions, division, etc).
Posted by jellybean1420
if you are moving into a school district on LI, I think Catholic school is a waste of money IMO.
I understand it is your opinion and I am ok with that but I do not feel its a waste of my money .... I chose to send my kids to the Catholic school for the faith based eduction, the discipline, and the respect. And the education, which I feel is super. It has absolutely NOTHING to do with our district. Our district is small, but it is very good.
I was going to say something very similar. For me Catholic school is not as much about getting a better education as it is more of a sense of community, respect, discipline and religion. We have an excellent school district and I know my children would learn a great amount in our public school. But I also know that there is more to learn in school then what textbooks teach you and I feel that a Catholic school does a much better job in that aspect.
As far as why spend the money in a good area to live if you're going to go to Catholic school well I have 2 reasons: 1) Better for resale value in later years if needed and 2) If finances ever don't allow you to continue a Catholic education you'd rather be able to send your child to a great public school then an ok school. I mean let's face it, on long island most schools are great. But there are some areas that do not have good schools.
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peanutbutter2
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
I hope you do not mind me butting in, but I was lurking and was drawn to this topic since DH & I were discussing it tonight. We aren't having kids for a few years, but when we do, they will go to Catholic school.
I think it is a personal decision. However, for us, we want our kids to go to a school where religion is part of their every day lives. I am not a fan of the fact that religion is not part of schools. I think it is the most important discipline that should be taught, and I want our children to have that experience daily.
Furthermore, I attended Catholic school from pre-K through 12th grade and a Jesuit University for one year (I transferred out because I did not want to dorm anymore and it is another state, so I could not commute). During college, I observed in several different public schools, and I noticed a big difference. Through all my years of Catholic school I never saw a fight, heard a student speak back to a teacher only one time, and always felt a very, very strong sense of community. I want that for my future children.
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dawnygirl25
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
Posted by Karen
Personally, I can't see spending $10k+ on property taxes here on LI, and then sending my kids to Catholic school. Unless you have a strong desire for them to have a faith-based education, I would go for a good public school.
I feel the same.
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| Posted 11/29/10 11:42 PM |
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
We're debating this ourselves. We live in one of the top ranked districts and our taxes are ridic but I loved my catholic school education. When I attend the childrens mass at the school, its brings me back to my childhood and I love the sense of community. I like the moral aspect and the religion being taught in school. DH knows far less about his religion than I do from only attending CCD and his parents are very religious so its not like it was never addressed at home but its just not the same as learning about it everyday at school.
One thing that has made me much more unsure of the decision is that I've heard in my town, some people send their kids to catholic school as more of a status thing than a fundamental belief thing which turns me off to no end. So I do think you have to base it on the actual schools as well as the individual child as I do think children with special needs are better served in public school.
ETA: One other element we debate is the "bubble" aspect... I was never exposed to people of other religions until college which is crazy. We want our kids exposed to more diversity and wonder if we can achieve that through catholic school...
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| Posted 11/30/10 9:21 AM |
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Faithx2
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Re: catholic school Vs Public school.. we cant agree
Posted by dawnygirl25
Posted by Karen
Personally, I can't see spending $10k+ on property taxes here on LI, and then sending my kids to Catholic school. Unless you have a strong desire for them to have a faith-based education, I would go for a good public school.
I feel the same.
Me too
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