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re: Baton Rouge private schools vs. public schools
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:20 am to STBTigerr
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:20 am to STBTigerr
another thing not mentioned is that in some places (not 100% sure about baton rouge though), alot of the private school teachers actually make less then the public schools so they are there b/c they want to be there...they pass on more money for a passion for what they do and where they do it
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:21 am to STBTigerr
quote:The standardized testing programs hold many teachers back. Principals encourage curriculums that focus on the most basic skills just to improve that school's overall score. Sounds good but it sets the bar so low that the brighter kids don't get a well rounded education because of busywork. There are many different ways to teach, but those tests limit creativity.
I guess they just do a good job of preparing them for the standardized tests.
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:22 am to CanShakersDecayedNut
Just trying to show the previous poster that it doesn't nec. mean that just b/c you come from a private school means you automatically make it in college
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:22 am to guttata
quote:Did anyone really think that? Anyone?
Just trying to show the previous poster that it doesn't nec. mean that just b/c you come from a private school means you automatically make it in college
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:23 am to guttata
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Just trying to show the previous poster that it doesn't nec. mean that just b/c you come from a private school means you automatically make it in college
i think its prety safe to assume here that nobody thinks everyone who went to private/public schools fits into a specific category but moreless speaking in generalizatons
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:24 am to guttata
Also, alot of them don't have the ability to diversify their teaching and decide to take a lower paying job with less benefits.
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:24 am to STBTigerr
I've also heard that Zachary and Livingston Parrish had good public schools. I had a lot of friends who went to Zachary and they liked it, but I went to high school in the LP and knew people at Walker, Live Oak, and Denham Springs. I think all LP schools are closely the same as to how shitty they really are. I can't tell you how many teachers I had who wasted my time sitting in a class for an entire year and leaving without learning much of anything.
I've talked to people who went to BR private schools and from what I understand, they had to study a good bit in high school which prepared them for LSU. I may have studied 15 minutes a week in high school and was getting by with no problems.
I've talked to people who went to BR private schools and from what I understand, they had to study a good bit in high school which prepared them for LSU. I may have studied 15 minutes a week in high school and was getting by with no problems.
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:24 am to Bengal
quote:
Did anyone really think that? Anyone?
you didn't really think itwould take long for someone to come at it like that though? this is the OT
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:25 am to guttata
yeah, realized that after posting. And that really is a stupid way to look at it. The only thing that proves is that people you know are dumbasses, unless you've sampled the entire graduating class for that particular year.
Public Schools can give a fine education, especially magnet schools, or schools in specific parishes that rank high. That said, you do have a higher probability of success coming from the higher priced private schools. But that doesn't guarantee that you aren't still going to be a Fack up and fail out of college, and life in general.
Public Schools can give a fine education, especially magnet schools, or schools in specific parishes that rank high. That said, you do have a higher probability of success coming from the higher priced private schools. But that doesn't guarantee that you aren't still going to be a Fack up and fail out of college, and life in general.
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:25 am to Will Cover
I graduated with over a 3.0 from Parkview Baptist and I really didn't turn out too well, just sayin'.
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:26 am to guttata
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Just trying to show the previous poster that it doesn't nec. mean that just b/c you come from a private school means you automatically make it in college
I wasn't saying that at all. I was pointing out that I knew people who did very well in a "great public school system" that didn't make it in college and others who did mediocre in a sub-par school system that did great in college. My point was that in other than extreme cases, the student chooses what to take from the education.
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:27 am to Redfish2010
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I've also heard that Zachary and Livingston Parrish had good public schools. I had a lot of friends who went to Zachary and they liked it, but I went to high school in the LP and knew people at Walker, Live Oak, and Denham Springs. I think all LP schools are closely the same as to how shitty they really are. I can't tell you how many teachers I had who wasted my time sitting in a class for an entire year and leaving without learning much of anything.
Riiiight
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I've talked to people who went to BR private schools and from what I understand, they had to study a good bit in high school which prepared them for LSU. I may have studied 15 minutes a week in high school and was getting by with no problems.
The stupidity of this assessment cannot be measured
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:28 am to Will Cover
My kids are in Parkview and it is excellent in every respect. It is the one thing that surpasses expectations.
However, sadly, my three elementary kids will be going into the Gifted and Talented program next year. Its a financial imperative. If I only had one, maybe two, we'd stay. I'm more depressed than you know. I wish I could get some rich education philanthropist to give a scholarship to my three A students.
However, sadly, my three elementary kids will be going into the Gifted and Talented program next year. Its a financial imperative. If I only had one, maybe two, we'd stay. I'm more depressed than you know. I wish I could get some rich education philanthropist to give a scholarship to my three A students.
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:29 am to Lsupimp
quote:I don't know the state of the program now but I was in this from 2nd through 12th. Worked pretty well for me
Gifted and Talented program
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:30 am to STBTigerr
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My point was that in other than extreme cases, the student chooses what to take from the education.
i think the point is not the individual results, but rather the masses....% wise, do you think private schools turns out more successful college students/young professionals in their social, acadameic in their professional lives?
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:30 am to LSUfan4444
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alot of the private school teachers actually make less then the public schools
my mother has been teaching private in s'port for 25 years. still makes less than equal public teacher. BUT, she says it's worth it not having to worry about all the public school problems, ie, guns to your face, etc
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:30 am to LSUfan4444
quote:Per capita, I'd say yes
do you think private schools turns out more successful college students/young professionals in their social, acadameic in their professional lives?
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:31 am to Bengal
quote:
Per capita, I'd say yes
i would agree
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:31 am to ksayetiger
quote:How many teachers do you know that have had a gun in their face. You watch too much tv
she says it's worth it not having to worry about all the public school problems, ie, guns to your face, etc
Posted on 3/4/08 at 8:31 am to Will Cover
I was a product of EBR public schools. My daughter will start kindergarten this fall, and there was never any doubt that she would not be going to a public school here in EBR. Things are just different now than they were when I was in public schools.
We were lucky enough to get our daughter enrolled in the Lab School (no, we're definitely not politically connected). The facilities, program, and curriculum over there is just fantastic. And we're thrilled that even though it was a tough process to get in, we don't have to do it any more for junior high or high school.
Now, will that $4,300-plus a year (tuition plus fees, lunch, etc) feel good leaving my wallet? No. I truly wish this parish had a school system that we could be proud of and feel comfortable sending our kids to. But that's not the case right now, so we have to make sacrifices.
We are confident that the program at the Lab School will really prepare our daughters for college and life in general.
We were lucky enough to get our daughter enrolled in the Lab School (no, we're definitely not politically connected). The facilities, program, and curriculum over there is just fantastic. And we're thrilled that even though it was a tough process to get in, we don't have to do it any more for junior high or high school.
Now, will that $4,300-plus a year (tuition plus fees, lunch, etc) feel good leaving my wallet? No. I truly wish this parish had a school system that we could be proud of and feel comfortable sending our kids to. But that's not the case right now, so we have to make sacrifices.
We are confident that the program at the Lab School will really prepare our daughters for college and life in general.
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