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OT Parents - Suggestions with private school decision
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:07 pm
I will try to be as succinct as possible. I have 2 children, 4 & 6 that attend a private school here in Birmingham. The youngest is in 4k program and has had a difficult time adjusting to the structure, but I wouldn't say he is a behavioral problem. His older brother was much worse in the same class with the same teacher the year before.
The day after we returned from Christmas break, the headmaster called us into his office. Our 4 year old was, at that time, not offered a contract to come back for kindergarten, but our older son was extended a contract to return. This was conditional and a contract could later be extended assuming his behavior improved, but he wanted to give us time to look around.
So we looked around, we found another school and it looks like they both will get in. The school we have them enrolled in currently has also come around and extended a contract to our 4 year old. So we have a decision to make. There are pros and cons to each school of course, with proximity being the first that jumps to mind.
Prior to the contract issue I had complaints with the school, but nothing that would have me looking around. What says the OT? Would you move the kids to a new school, or keep them where they are?
The day after we returned from Christmas break, the headmaster called us into his office. Our 4 year old was, at that time, not offered a contract to come back for kindergarten, but our older son was extended a contract to return. This was conditional and a contract could later be extended assuming his behavior improved, but he wanted to give us time to look around.
So we looked around, we found another school and it looks like they both will get in. The school we have them enrolled in currently has also come around and extended a contract to our 4 year old. So we have a decision to make. There are pros and cons to each school of course, with proximity being the first that jumps to mind.
Prior to the contract issue I had complaints with the school, but nothing that would have me looking around. What says the OT? Would you move the kids to a new school, or keep them where they are?
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Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:12 pm to 9th life
Headmaster and contract for a 4 year old? LMAO at not getting "accepted" to kindergarten.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:13 pm to 9th life
Sounds like current school has a problem with them both, so I say try the new one.
Have you asked them? Would a move be traumatic?
Have you asked them? Would a move be traumatic?
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:15 pm to 9th life
Just don't send your kids to Briarwood Christian School and your kids will be just okay.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:15 pm to 9th life
IMHO if they didn't offer you a contract for the little one they aren't going to.
Kinder application process is a tough one. Most kids denied once get Denied again. I wouldn't risk it.
Kinder application process is a tough one. Most kids denied once get Denied again. I wouldn't risk it.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:15 pm to 9th life
If you had other issues/complaints before this and you don't think they're going away, why would you want to stay at the current school?
Would you be penalized (financially) for withdrawing your kids fom the current school? At some schools you just lose your registration or deposit, while others try to enforce contracts for the full amount of next year's tuition.
Also, keep in mind that either school may decide that your youngest needs to repeat Kindergarten after next year, which is not all that unusual if the kids are not "mature" enough.
Would you be penalized (financially) for withdrawing your kids fom the current school? At some schools you just lose your registration or deposit, while others try to enforce contracts for the full amount of next year's tuition.
Also, keep in mind that either school may decide that your youngest needs to repeat Kindergarten after next year, which is not all that unusual if the kids are not "mature" enough.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:16 pm to Serraneaux
It happens at every private school. They test the kids then make a decision.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:18 pm to Dorothy
Wait, we are talking about kindergarten? It sounds like OP has too much time and money to be worrying about this.
I'd hate to see OP's decision process on undergrad college.
I'd hate to see OP's decision process on undergrad college.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:18 pm to 9th life
I would stay. Kids take time to adjust, especially 4 years olds for Christ's sake!
Whats to say it would magically be better at the other school?
Costs, proximity to house, kids to teacher ratio, etc
He is a kid and will be a different person by next fall.
Let things be and see where they go. What exactly is your problem at this point?
Whats to say it would magically be better at the other school?
Costs, proximity to house, kids to teacher ratio, etc
He is a kid and will be a different person by next fall.
Let things be and see where they go. What exactly is your problem at this point?
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:19 pm to VeniVidiVici
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Have you asked them? Would a move be traumatic?
They went for their trial day today at the new school. Prior to that, they were both pretty opposed to the idea of a new school. They both really liked it, but it was also essentially a play day for them.
I wont deny that a lot of the apprehension for a move comes from me and my wife. The current school is very close and convenient to us, is of great academic regard, and we are familiar with many of the other parents. The new school is further, is a little more exclusive, but has more of a campus and larger classrooms and faculty.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:20 pm to Sir Drinksalot
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It happens at every private school. They test the kids then make a decision.
It doesn't happen at every private school, especially not in kindergarten. Sure, they "test" your child to make it look selective and to justify the outrageous tuition but what are they going to test in Kinder to make any sort of reasonable decision as to whether or not they get in? Be willing to pay the tuition and they'll give you a chance.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:39 pm to GeeOH
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What exactly is your problem at this point?
Indecision, I suppose. I want to make sure I make the right choice. I am annoyed that the school initially withheld his contract, and that withholding a contract for a 4 year old is even on the table. Wasn't sure if that was a reasonable reaction, or if I was being irrational.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:41 pm to Serraneaux
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I'd hate to see OP's decision process on undergrad college.
Kindergarten through 8th grade is my choice. High School and beyond is theirs. Hopefully, they don't frick up like I did and go to UTK.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:46 pm to 9th life
Id move them. Your youngest now has the reputation of being a "bad kid" at the current school. Hard to shake that at a small private school. He needs a fresh start. And perhaps an asswhipping - but that's totally your call.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:49 pm to 9th life
Many private schools want their kids to perform at a certain level, even at Pre-K age, and may suggest repeating Pre-K or kindergarten to make sure the kid can keep up with the rigors of their program. So they may believe that not offering a Kindergarten contract may have been in the best interest of your kid in the long run. I'd be more apt to leave if they were saying we'll keep the older one, but we don't have room for your younger one in the Kindergarten class (not because of academic/maturity reasons).
But if you were unhappy with the school before, don't think it's going to get better. Moving them to a new school now will be easier than later, IMO.
But if you were unhappy with the school before, don't think it's going to get better. Moving them to a new school now will be easier than later, IMO.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:51 pm to 9th life
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Indecision, I suppose. I want to make sure I make the right choice. I am annoyed that the school initially withheld his contract, and that withholding a contract for a 4 year old is even on the table. Wasn't sure if that was a reasonable reaction, or if I was being irrational.
Is this jut a PREK to Kindergarten thing or can the contract be "pulled" each year? My initial reaction was that if you would NOT have been looking anyway, then stay since they're both accepted.
HOWEVER, if there is a possibility EVERY YEAR that the contacts can be "pulled", I'd inquire at the other school where they were both accepted and ask what their policy is. That just sounds nuts.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:51 pm to 9th life
we moved our son when he was older (2nd grade) from one school to another( it wasn't him, the school was being led in the wrong direction). he resisted at first (no friends, will not know anyone, blah blah blah).
if your 6 year is bitching like a girl, then it sounds like you will have fun as he grows up
if your 6 year is bitching like a girl, then it sounds like you will have fun as he grows up
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:54 pm to CurDog
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if your 6 year is bitching like a girl, then it sounds like you will have fun as he grows up
I don't recall mentioning my oldest's behavior in this thread, but he is a hoot and I look forward to the fun as he gets older.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 3/4/15 at 1:56 pm to 9th life
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Kindergarten through 8th grade is my choice.
It doesn't sound like it. It seems like you are letting your 4 and 6 year old tell you where they want go. (which is probably why they are having behavior problems at school)
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:59 pm to CoachChappy
I'd hate to have my little one have the stigma of being a behavioral problem - which I've witnessed in a smaller private school. If it's that much of a hassle, I'd move them. The school works to serve your children...not the other way around.
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