Irvine vs Surrounding Cities?
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Yeah that?s fine. I also said that?s not a bad thing either in my post. Everyone?s different and at this time of my life, I would like my kids to focus on enjoying school life and as parents we simply guide them to choose what they want themselves for colleges, careers, or whatever that may be. Since most people here or Irvine parents seem to focus on getting their kids into colleges they want themselves, I?m just opening up different perspective us parents can have. Everyone?s different.
Every private school is different, so it's going to vary widely. I have four kids attending private school, along with anecdotal knowledge of other schools I've toured, and schools we've played against in sports.
Things I like:
-Small class sizes - about half the size of IUSD.
-Responsive teachers and faculty.
-A warm family atmosphere.
-More programs and opportunities, especially in K-5. Still solid in middle school, but probably a little more even between public/private.
-Very little bullying, foul language, drug use, or other bad influences.
Things I don't like:
-The families at our schools tend to have two working parents and are generally middle class, with low income families qualifying for tuition help. So the sense of entitlement isn't much of a problem where my kids attend BUT I have seen it at other schools that we play against in sports. Sometimes the opposing parents and coaches can be really obnoxious to little 4th grade girls playing volleyball for the first time, because to them it's about winning at all costs. I would try to avoid that type of private school setting. It could warp your kids' minds.
-Sometimes the teachers are inexperienced or subpar because the pay is less than public school. Most of the teachers are great and are doing it for more than just the money, but the problem is private schools are hiring from a smaller pool of applicants and occasionally a bad apple gets through. Due to the smaller environment, sometimes politics and interpersonal connections determine hiring / firing decisions more so than merit.
No and Yes.
zubs
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If someone wants to give extra weight and meaning for attending an ivy university, then who am I to say it's wrong.
In this game of life, you give whatever meaning you want and work to attain it.
It could be how much coke you sniff off a hookers butt.
I wouldn't say it's as high as graduating from an ivy league school, but close...
In this game of life, you give whatever meaning you want and work to attain it.
It could be how much coke you sniff off a hookers butt.
I wouldn't say it's as high as graduating from an ivy league school, but close...
BlackKnight
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zubs said:
Story of my life
CogNeuroSci
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Mety actually thanked me above! Hilarious.
Are you or are you not a total nut job, Mety? Be honest.
Are you or are you not a total nut job, Mety? Be honest.
zubs said:
Yeah that?s fine. I also said that?s not a bad thing either in my post. Everyone?s different and at this time of my life, I would like my kids to focus on enjoying school life and as parents we simply guide them to choose what they want themselves for colleges, careers, or whatever that may be. Since most people here or Irvine parents seem to focus on getting their kids into colleges they want themselves, I?m just opening up different perspective us parents can have. Everyone?s different.
Liar Loan
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Mety said:
irvinehomeowner said:
Every private school is different, so it's going to vary widely. I have four kids attending private school, along with anecdotal knowledge of other schools I've toured, and schools we've played against in sports.
Things I like:
-Small class sizes - about half the size of IUSD.
-Responsive teachers and faculty.
-A warm family atmosphere.
-More programs and opportunities, especially in K-5. Still solid in middle school, but probably a little more even between public/private.
-Very little bullying, foul language, drug use, or other bad influences.
Things I don't like:
-The families at our schools tend to have two working parents and are generally middle class, with low income families qualifying for tuition help. So the sense of entitlement isn't much of a problem where my kids attend BUT I have seen it at other schools that we play against in sports. Sometimes the opposing parents and coaches can be really obnoxious to little 4th grade girls playing volleyball for the first time, because to them it's about winning at all costs. I would try to avoid that type of private school setting. It could warp your kids' minds.
-Sometimes the teachers are inexperienced or subpar because the pay is less than public school. Most of the teachers are great and are doing it for more than just the money, but the problem is private schools are hiring from a smaller pool of applicants and occasionally a bad apple gets through. Due to the smaller environment, sometimes politics and interpersonal connections determine hiring / firing decisions more so than merit.
irvinehomeowner
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Thanks LL... and yes... not all private schools are that way but some are... just like not all IUSD school/teachers are great.
A big con for me on private schools is the population can be from all over, so you don't get that local feel with some of them. Your kid's best friends may live in different cities whereas it's nice to have them close by and in your neighborhood for anything from carpools, parties, etc etc.
And that entitlement also happens in public schools... from personal experience the high school in TUSD with an Irvine address and good sports programs has some mean parents.
A big con for me on private schools is the population can be from all over, so you don't get that local feel with some of them. Your kid's best friends may live in different cities whereas it's nice to have them close by and in your neighborhood for anything from carpools, parties, etc etc.
And that entitlement also happens in public schools... from personal experience the high school in TUSD with an Irvine address and good sports programs has some mean parents.
CogNeuroSci
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Mety said:
No and Yes.
irvinehomeowner
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Also be aware that a good number of private schools are religion affiliated so that may limit your choices... especially at the high school level.