My kids goes to a private school. Why?
1. She is about 12-18 months ahead of the public kids in our neighborhood since the school is focused on...academics.
2. She has far better social skills as her private school pushes communication/collaboration in class.
3. The school has a very strongly enforced anti-bullying and personal respect philosophy that leads to less cliques and eliminates a lot of undesired "Georgetown Prep" behavior amongst the boys.
4. Troublemakers and d-bags get expelled quickly. No hearings, investigations, diversion programs, double secret probation 8th chances, etc. Screw up and you're out!
5. The campus doesn't need a heavily armed "resource officer" to provide deterrence.
6. Uniforms. You would be astounded at the time savings each morning and the lack of stress it saves both student and parent.
7. Customer service! When I have a question, suggestion, or, concern, I get a reply from the teachers and administrators. I don't get ignored or talked down to.
8. The sports are better because they hire qualified coaches and promote success. Coaching jobs are taken seriously and not just a chance for that math teacher that once finished a charity marathon to score extra stipend money.
9. Technology! The school has embraced and invested in tools to prepare the kids for today's world.
10. I want my child to get an education. Not for the sake of elitism or so that she can get into an elite school rather, I don't want her education to be an afterthought because the local public schools are more concerned with their standardized test scores and being a social services delivery outlet.