School help...?

Question

Ok, I have actaully posted a few questions on here concerning my sons school. They are 5 years old, and I thought the school was very good, but now i think otherwise. Because well I don't believe the school is giving them a very good education.

Or good behavior. You see my sister Teresa has a son also, and he goes to a diffferent school. And we met together at a family gathering. And my sisters son read better then my 2 sons, and knew more math. And my sister told me about how they handle behavior with kid friendly ways, but my sons schol does nothing. Me and my wife do extra at home with our sons now that we are aware of this, but I am not sure if I should continure sending my sons to this school, because though I can afford it i would hate to spend money on a rivate school like the one my sisters son goes to.

Answer 1

It sounds like you are comparing apples to oranges.  Private schools can offer the same things that a public can.  I have a friend who's child attends a private.  Her daughter was reading, doing higher level addition and subtraction in kindergarten.  My daughter who attends public is doing that now that she's in 1st grade.  However, my daughter is considered one of the excelled students in her class.  

The difference between the two environments is significant.  In private school there is a lower student to teacher ratio.  This give the teacher more time to spend in small groups or one on one with a child who really needs it.  The classroom can also move at a faster pace.  Just like homeschooling.  You don't waste your time doing too many repetitive tasks.  If a child gets the concept you move on.  In public school this just isn't possible.  Larger classroom size means more distractions and lots of repetitive assignments so all students have a chance to grasp a concept.  This is even more of a problem now that we have the no child left behind.  Kids who are excelled are forced to work at much slower paces while those who struggle are catered too.  Don't get me wrong, kids who have problems learning should get the help but when a teacher has to split their attention between 20-30 students, she can't adequately meet all the kids needs, so someone is always left out.  Private schools typically also have more access to technology and better control over their student population due to their numbers.  

One other thing you need to keep in perspective is that your also comparing boys to a girl.  Girls learn at a fast rate and tend to retain information better, so be careful when comparing the two.  

Personally if I had the money I would send my daughter to a private school.  I would rather her not loose out on free time, hanging out with friends or spending quality family time just to supplement her education.  BUT, the only thing a parent can do is look at what they are capable of providing and then make the best choice they can.  You can also change your mind and make another choice if things aren't working out the way you want.

Answer 2

Before we signed our daughter up for kindergarten (and preschool for that matter), we took tours of the schools and asked about their programs. We also quizzed parents all over about what schools were better, etc. If your son's current school isn't meeting up to your standards, then definitely change. Your son only has ONE chance at school so why not make it the best :)

Answer 3

First of all, all kids learn differently.  You really cannot compare what one is doing to what another did.  Secondly, if you truly believe that your current school is not giving your child a good education, it is time to make some changes.  Check and see where your school falls in comparison to surrounding schools.  Sometimes you can get transfers to other public schools if your school has scored low enough.  If the school scores well, then maybe it is just a teacher thing.  But, always remember that both of your children will learn at different paces, in different ways, about different things.  They are only 5, give them time!  God Bless!

Answer 4

Change schools...if you are not happy, your attitude will affect your sons' achievement and happiness...