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re: Private school vs Public School
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:03 am to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:03 am to SlowFlowPro
Shoot…my parents paid private schools for 12 years.
…and I joined the Army! Lol!!
…and I joined the Army! Lol!!
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Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:03 am to lsupride87
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It was over 15 years ago, so woke wasn’t nearly as woke as it is now, but I felt the teaching at Catholic High was fairly liberal. Especially from Religion teachers
My experience at catholic could be described as the epicenter of anti-wokeness but things certainly could have changed. I haven't heard from friends who have kids there of there being issues. I've heard of complaints about the Academy though.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:05 am to lsupride87
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The Catholic Church is run by a literal communist now
Agreed. Your children are going to be exposed to all kinds of left wing shite in college and online now anyway. Good luck sheltering them from it.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:05 am to CeauxPilot
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Private school vs Public School
I went to a public school, my wife went to private. The biggest thing I’ve noticed is that she went to school with more MDs and JDs. Academically there wasn’t really a difference. I had access to more of a variety of courses.
However today the conversation seems to be do you want your kids being taught by a bunch of blue haired groomers or not.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:06 am to SlowFlowPro
Well y’all were smart nerds. I’m talking about the normal lsu dummies like myself.
At least half (probably more) of the kids I graduated hs with who also went to lsu never graduated from lsu. Not the case for the Catholic school.
I will add a caveat though. Public might be ok if the kid is gifted or honors. I started in on level classes because the area I moved from didn’t have any of that. Once I got into honors classes my sophomore year, things changed a lot. That said, I definitely wouldn’t want my hypothetical dumb kid in those “good” public school, on level classes.
At least half (probably more) of the kids I graduated hs with who also went to lsu never graduated from lsu. Not the case for the Catholic school.
I will add a caveat though. Public might be ok if the kid is gifted or honors. I started in on level classes because the area I moved from didn’t have any of that. Once I got into honors classes my sophomore year, things changed a lot. That said, I definitely wouldn’t want my hypothetical dumb kid in those “good” public school, on level classes.
This post was edited on 3/4/23 at 8:07 am
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:07 am to CeauxPilot
You and other people in Louisiana will benefit from looking at the leap results for your schools. You can find the elementary schools here and the othe schools are linked on the sidebar
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:08 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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rather than than the lacombe trash fentanyl dealers you went to high school with.
I admit. That was a good one.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:10 am to armydude
I’ll just give one school comparison example recently for me
My kids recently went to both Mary Queen of Peace and Ponchartrain Elementary
MQP was a great little school. We really liked the teachers and admin. But it’s small. And like the Catholic schools I had growing up, if you struggle with something, it’s pretty much “here is what your child struggles at work on it at home”. That really is their only option. They don’t have the manpower to provide more teachers and specialist etc
Now at Ponchartrain, I am completely blown away. After an initial evaluation of all the students, besides just a homeroom teacher, there is a reading specialist, math specialist, behavior, etc, and the personalize a kids day with these teachers. It’s unreal the resources they have.
So personally, at least for the L-3rd age group where I am, I would say the public option blows away the private school
My kids recently went to both Mary Queen of Peace and Ponchartrain Elementary
MQP was a great little school. We really liked the teachers and admin. But it’s small. And like the Catholic schools I had growing up, if you struggle with something, it’s pretty much “here is what your child struggles at work on it at home”. That really is their only option. They don’t have the manpower to provide more teachers and specialist etc
Now at Ponchartrain, I am completely blown away. After an initial evaluation of all the students, besides just a homeroom teacher, there is a reading specialist, math specialist, behavior, etc, and the personalize a kids day with these teachers. It’s unreal the resources they have.
So personally, at least for the L-3rd age group where I am, I would say the public option blows away the private school
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:10 am to SlowFlowPro
I live in Loudoun County / Northern Virginia. Schools were good but since the woke arse school board has done what they’ve done it’s now a shite show. Kid raped two girls and it was simply covered up by the Board and he was transferred to another school where it happened again.
That and all the girls can go to boy bathrooms and vice versa, my kids are in catholic school where they don’t put up with any of that deal. Meanwhile I pay over $6k a year in property taxes that around 60-70% of that goes to public school funding.
Is what it is and I pick my battles.
That and all the girls can go to boy bathrooms and vice versa, my kids are in catholic school where they don’t put up with any of that deal. Meanwhile I pay over $6k a year in property taxes that around 60-70% of that goes to public school funding.
Is what it is and I pick my battles.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:14 am to armydude
quote:LOL. You think a doctor or lawyer or business owner needs to "flex" where their kid goes to school? I grew up on the NS a long time ago and went public. I paid for my sons to go to private HS because that's what I wanted for them. I have found through our friend groups that many parents come from New Orleans where they had no choice and that's what they know and are used to, private school that is. For one thing they keep a tighter leash on things like drugs any bullying, It sure happens but they are tested and bullies were expelled from St. Pauls all the time during our last 10 years there.
However, living in the Madisonville, Mandeville, Covington area I can tell you right now that you could not pick out where these kids went to school if they were in a public place. They all act the same, and look the same.
If a kid goes to St. Paul, Hannan, or any other private school, it’s simply a flex by the parents. They love saying their kids go to private schools in an area where the public schools are just as good.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:17 am to CeauxPilot
Certainly private if I had the money...and of course kids.
My alma mater continually ranks in the top 1000 schools in the nation but that doesn't mean it was any good.
I had teachers who showed up late every day. Evidently, none of the other teachers who saw them walk down the hallway ten minutes into class either didnt feel like reporting them or whoever they reported to didnt feel like acting on it.
I also had teachers who would show movies, hand out busy work, or tell us to read out of the book. Anything to prevent them from doing actual work.
I guess they couldnt any of these teachers because of the union.
One teacher was one of those who showed up late each and every day, sometimes 20+ minutes late. He was too lazy to write up his own tests so he used the one that came with the book. However, the current text book did not come with an author's test so he used the one from the last box. As a result, some material on the test was not covered on the test.
That same guy was awarded "Teacher of the year". It was truely pathetic.
My alma mater continually ranks in the top 1000 schools in the nation but that doesn't mean it was any good.
I had teachers who showed up late every day. Evidently, none of the other teachers who saw them walk down the hallway ten minutes into class either didnt feel like reporting them or whoever they reported to didnt feel like acting on it.
I also had teachers who would show movies, hand out busy work, or tell us to read out of the book. Anything to prevent them from doing actual work.
I guess they couldnt any of these teachers because of the union.
One teacher was one of those who showed up late each and every day, sometimes 20+ minutes late. He was too lazy to write up his own tests so he used the one that came with the book. However, the current text book did not come with an author's test so he used the one from the last box. As a result, some material on the test was not covered on the test.
That same guy was awarded "Teacher of the year". It was truely pathetic.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:17 am to lsupride87
quote:Our younger son went to Pontchatrain and Tchefuncte and was in the gifted program. Great programs there. We weren't as much of fans of Mandeville Jr. high but I think that much of that is 7th graders are just in a weird place in general.
Now at Ponchartrain, I am completely blown away. After an initial evaluation of all the students, besides just a homeroom teacher, there is a reading specialist, math specialist, behavior, etc, and the personalize a kids day with these teachers. It’s unreal the resources they have.
So personally, at least for the L-3rd age group where I am, I would say the public option blows away the private school
This post was edited on 3/4/23 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:19 am to CeauxPilot
Oldest two went through public and magnet schools. Came out with a good education but are very liberal now
Youngest will go private Christian…..
Youngest will go private Christian…..
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:20 am to CeauxPilot
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And you must be one of the Coke heads I’m referring to who’s working on their third DWI, huh?
yea.......that's it.
pauvre bete
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:25 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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That said, I definitely wouldn’t want my hypothetical dumb kid in those “good” public school, on level classes
If they're not college material, then it comes down to things like personal safety. And my original post clearly said Orleans, EBR, etc. were bad bad. I meant public in places with decent/good options.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:27 am to CeauxPilot
If you can afford it go private. If this means you have to sacrifice something to achieve it then do it.
There are good public schools out there which can provide a great education. Depending on your location, they could be just as good as private schools. I also have come to met many great products of public schools. Also, public schools have programs for special needs students.
However, I love the community feel of a private school. You become close with everyone, and you are with people who take their child’s education seriously. Also, you are part of a community that supports the administration, and the administration/ admin cares about your child and gives support.
It’s all about statistics. For private schools parents made the choice to pay out of pocket for education, as they care for their child’s surroundings and well being. It is highly likely the bad apples are at a minimum. If they exist, they get expelled. Public schools have great people, but your child is thrown in the pot with both great families, shitty ones, and everything in between. This mindset gets passed on to the kids which could influence your child.
Do you want to be the guy going to war with the school board over educational issues like you see in the news? Would you rather choose which type of education your child receives? It’s a great feeling to go visit a variety of private schools you are interested in who have to advertise their mission to get your business, and maintain it to keep your business. If they have a shitty mission they will go out of business. Their GAF level is way higher. You choose the path for your child.
Then there is the religious aspect. Is that important to you? If so go private.
There are good public schools out there which can provide a great education. Depending on your location, they could be just as good as private schools. I also have come to met many great products of public schools. Also, public schools have programs for special needs students.
However, I love the community feel of a private school. You become close with everyone, and you are with people who take their child’s education seriously. Also, you are part of a community that supports the administration, and the administration/ admin cares about your child and gives support.
It’s all about statistics. For private schools parents made the choice to pay out of pocket for education, as they care for their child’s surroundings and well being. It is highly likely the bad apples are at a minimum. If they exist, they get expelled. Public schools have great people, but your child is thrown in the pot with both great families, shitty ones, and everything in between. This mindset gets passed on to the kids which could influence your child.
Do you want to be the guy going to war with the school board over educational issues like you see in the news? Would you rather choose which type of education your child receives? It’s a great feeling to go visit a variety of private schools you are interested in who have to advertise their mission to get your business, and maintain it to keep your business. If they have a shitty mission they will go out of business. Their GAF level is way higher. You choose the path for your child.
Then there is the religious aspect. Is that important to you? If so go private.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:28 am to CeauxPilot
From an overall perspective, you are better off paying more for a home in a better public school system than living in a crappy one and having to spend the money on a private school.
See HISD in Houston vs any of the surrounding nicer suburban areas.
See HISD in Houston vs any of the surrounding nicer suburban areas.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:34 am to SlowFlowPro
The school I’m referring to is probably considered the best option in the state (that’s not a magnet or charter). Definitely wouldn’t want a kid in the on level classes there though. Full of 16 year old, euphoria level drug addicts
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:36 am to Mariner
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However, I love the community feel of a private school. You become close with everyone, and you are with people who take their child’s education seriously. Also, you are part of a community that supports the administration, and the administration/ admin cares about your child and gives support
This right here.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 8:38 am to CeauxPilot
I am a teacher. I would choose private school or homeschooling. If I opted for private school it would be a Christian school.
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