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Catholic School vs Montessori vs Public
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:36 am
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:36 am
I went to Catholic school from Pre-K until college and I am of the opinion the quality of education is far superior to a public school. However lately I've been noticing more and more friends send their kids to these Montessori schools. I've read up a little on it and it seems like complete BS. Does anyone have any first hand experiences with these schools?
I ask because my children are almost school aged and I'm beginning to look at potential opportunities.
I ask because my children are almost school aged and I'm beginning to look at potential opportunities.
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Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:37 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
Montessori schools are a bunch of new age hippies teaching kids that pooping in the corner is art.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:37 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
New age bullshite.
Catholic schools are still the best education at the best price.
Catholic schools are still the best education at the best price.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:37 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
It's like wholistic vs modern medicine.
That's how I've had it explained.
That's how I've had it explained.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:42 am to BRgetthenet
Montesorri daycare/pre-school/ summer camp is not a bad idea bc it teaches kids through exploration. It is a great idea for a summer camp, but not as a basis for overall education of a student. At some point, you have to teach kids the basic facts to be able to explore later.
I teach in catholic schools for the local school board- Private schools are still very old school in approach, but you do not have near as many problems that the public schools have. Also, there is not as much emphasis on testing, but that is slowly creeping in.
I teach in catholic schools for the local school board- Private schools are still very old school in approach, but you do not have near as many problems that the public schools have. Also, there is not as much emphasis on testing, but that is slowly creeping in.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:44 am to BRgetthenet
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It's like wholistic vs modern medicine.
I prefer ´wholistic and a half ´, myself
This post was edited on 4/28/15 at 10:01 am
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:45 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
Montessori has researched and studied methods that do work. They've stayed with the same method since their cataloged, evidence based method was put forth.. The problem isn't with the method but the lack of extra curricular activities, especially sports.. My kids go the catholic route
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:48 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
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I went to Catholic school from Pre-K until college and I am of the opinion the quality of education is far superior to a public school.
This was my experience, personally, but I also went to a high school that broke away from EBR and had decent academics.
And one of the Catholic schools I went to was probably not the best around (Redemptorist).
There are some really great private schools that blow public out of the water. But there are also smaller ones that are a joke. I don't know how it is now, but growing up, private schools did not require teaching degrees or anything like that.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:48 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
might want to change title to Catholic vs Private(noncatholic) vs Public
Montessori is a joke
Montessori is a joke
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:49 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
How old are your kids?
From what I understand, it's best to start kids early (like age 2-3 if possible) in Montessori programs. IMO,it's not for everybody, but it can give a solid base for future scholars.
Also, many private schools start the application process in the fall of the year preceding the enrollment year. (So if you're looking at pre-K for next year, you may be SOL.) If you go the Catholic school route, keep in mind that not all schools have pre-K programs that automatically feed into their Kindergarten classes--you may have to reapply for K.
From what I understand, it's best to start kids early (like age 2-3 if possible) in Montessori programs. IMO,it's not for everybody, but it can give a solid base for future scholars.
Also, many private schools start the application process in the fall of the year preceding the enrollment year. (So if you're looking at pre-K for next year, you may be SOL.) If you go the Catholic school route, keep in mind that not all schools have pre-K programs that automatically feed into their Kindergarten classes--you may have to reapply for K.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:51 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
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Catholic School vs Montessori vs Public
I´m pretty sure María Montessori was a Bolshevik Catholic......
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:52 am to yellowfin
Montessori actually teaches a lot of independent thought and self direction however any school can say they teach in a Montessori way. There are required credentials for those schools that truly want to be identified and credentialed as Montessori.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:53 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
Send your kid to catholic school...
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:53 am to yellowfin
For daycare/ preschool Motesori seems legit. I wouldn't put my kids in it past kindergarten however.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:54 am to TigerNutwhack
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For daycare/ preschool
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:56 am to yellowfin
The biggest selling point for Montessori schooling is that they will teach your kids how to pour water from a jug. My kids didn't go to Montessori school and to this day, they struggle with pouring water from a jug. Very frustrating.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:58 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
I had never heard of Montessori before this thread.
Am I not alone or simply ignorant?
Am I not alone or simply ignorant?
This post was edited on 4/28/15 at 10:00 am
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:59 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
go for lab schools
This post was edited on 4/28/15 at 10:00 am
Posted on 4/28/15 at 9:59 am to Chicken
Is there a separate class I can enroll mine in just to learn this?
It would save mrs fin from cleaning up the mess
It would save mrs fin from cleaning up the mess
Posted on 4/28/15 at 10:05 am to Chicken
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Send your kid to catholic school.
Depends on th school district. Lithettes went to school in Mandeville. #1 went private and catholic school. Lithettes #2 and #3 did private and Mandeville high school. 32,34,34 on the ACTs, and full rides to several colleges. #2 graduated from LSU with a 4.0 and is in Med School. #3 is in Chemical Engineering with a 4.0. #1 had a 3.2 with degrees in secondary education and classical studies and a minor in Tigerland and is a teacher in Texas
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