Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

Maybe at the HS level, but not for pre school or elementary. I know this is premised on whether we could afford to do it, but even if I could I think would put that $ away for college, which the projected cost of is CRAZY for when dc go.

Maybe I don't get it or just can't fathom it because I'm not that wealthy, but it seems like a waste to me. I mean maybe if I was so filthy rich I didn't know what to do with my $

Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

I would absolutely make that investment if the school was a good one. I work in an independent school, and I whole-heartedly believe in what we do and think it's worth every penny it costs, and then some. Are all schools that cost a ton worth it? No. But I know there are many, many schools that ARE worth it. With the way the cuts are going to be handed out to the public schools, I think it's a wise investment in your child and their education.

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Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

Without a doubt.
I wouldnt need to know how the "public schools" were. Bottom line is with the info given I would make sure my dd got the best education. To me it seems like a no brainer.

Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

If I could absolutely afford it, then yes I would send her.

Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

If we could afford it and it had everything I wanted for DD and it was well rated then I would.

I went to private school for half of my education. My friends in public school had so much more available to them. I think it really depends on the school. We have relatives with kids at a prestigious Long Island School and you'd think this would be top notch but they are very disappointed in several aspects of the school.

I'd find parents and ask around. It sounds like it could be a great school and if it is I'd send DD if we could afford it.

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I just have to say, reading the responses on this thread are incredibly eye-opening to me. Like I said, I work in an independent school, and I see some really assanine comments about private school teachers being thrown around. It's highly offensive to me. If you don't believe in a private school education, that's absolutely FINE, but don't belittle those of us who DO think it's worth it and who work in those schools. We do not just hire "anyone" and we do not just hire people without backgrounds in education. No, we're not required to hire teachers with certification, but there are not many teachers I know of in independent schools that aren't certified.
Plus, each and every independent school is different. We look at education A LOT differently than public schools. We have missions that drive our curriculum and how we steer our students. Every school has a different mission statement and different portrait of a graduate that it aims to instill in its students. Many parents do not know that you need to look for the school that best suits your philosophy on education, as well as looking for a school that is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools.
So before you start judging those of us who work in private schools and send our children to private schools, it's important to know the facts.
No, a private school does not guarantee an excellent education, but I firmly believe that many children can benefit from being in the RIGHT school for them. Not all private schools are right for all children and not all private schools are right for kids at all. Some kids SHOULD be in public schools, but many times, finding a school that really works well for your child that is independent is a good way to ensure a fulfilling, meaningful, purposeful education.

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Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

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I don't know because we can't afford it!
But I'm a public school teacher and I truly believe a great education can be had at any schoo, private, public, independant, etc....
I think it's more about the value of education that you instill in your child, rather than the school they go to.

However, if I were in the position to send Lily, I might.

Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

Posted by PrincessP

Posted by prncsslehcar

Posted by KateDevine

Posted by PrincessP

Without a doubt.
I wouldnt need to know how the "public schools" were. Bottom line is with the info given I would make sure my dd got the best education. To me it seems like a no brainer.

But why does more $$$$ = a better education?

Not all phenomenal private schools are top dollar and I don't think that's what Paulette was saying. I think it happens to be that the school the OP was talking about happens to be top dollar.

Exactly what she said

Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

Assuming I did have the money and the school was REALLY good (not just a rich people school with no back bone in education!).... ABSOLUTELY!

I went to both public then private school. In my case, the private school was several levels ahead about our local public schools. I was a B+ student in public school. I could barely manage a C the first year I entered private school. I ended up catching up but it took a lot of work.

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I guess I took the well-rated comment to mean that to her, it was worth the money. KWIM? I mean, trust me, there are PLENTY of schools that are expensive that are not worth a single penny you pay to them, but there are plenty of private schools that are. If the OP deems this one worth the money because in her mind it's top rated, then it's worth it. I mean, there's also many cases where you might think a school is top notch, you get there, have your kid there for a while and then realize it's NOT worth the money, but clearly, she felt the ratings of the school, whatever that means to her, were compelling enough to consider the school.

Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

I would probably only send them for high school and not for nursery or elementary, especially if you are in a good public school district.

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I think if I really had that type if money, I wouldn't be so by it.

Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

Not unless I was super rich. I think that education is more what you make of it. I have plenty of friends from low income families who attended NYC public schools and went on to Ivy league colleges.

Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

I probably wouldnt.

While some public school districts may not be as good as others, I think if the child fully applies themselves and the parents play an active role in their education, they will be successful. And I think that even in a private school, a kid can still be a slacker and get into trouble or not do so well.

I'm not sure I wrote exactly what I wanted to say.

And who knows - I might feel differently if I had the $$

Re: If you could afford it...would you send your DC to a top school that costs $$$$

Yes, I would send my DC to a top private school. I feel education is the best investment.

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Yes, if I could afford it like it was just another little bill, but not if it would make us struggle.

Besides the education, I like the idea that disruptive kids or bad seeds can get kicked out of a private school, whereas public school has to be open to all. That's assuming my kids aren't the troublemakers.

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I was a private school kid my entire life. Even if I could afford it, I would still send my child to public school. My school was well known, and celebrities and celeb kids went there.

When I compare what I learned to what someone in a public school learned, I feel like I have been jipped. And our athletc department was a joke.

Of course, all schools are different, but I don't think paying extra for an education promises an Ivy League future, or an athletic one. Or hell, even a wealthy one!

I would also be concerned in this economy. Just because I could afford it this year - what if I lost all of my money and income and blew my child's college education when he or she was 4?