Okay so I'm really considering private school. I'm torn because as I said before my DH is anti-religion so parochial schools he's been a hard no. He wouldn't even consider it. Now. Maybe.
But even then I'm not sure. Our kiddos are 2nd and 4th grade. What would the costs be? The closest secular traditional private school is $37,900 not including extra fees. So let's say $40,000/year per kid $80,000 for 2. Parochial school will cost us $28,430 for 2 kids.
I believe we might be too late for the fall unfortunately. So assuming we apply in the fall for Fall 2021 is what will be most likely.
First off if we save that money $80,000/year for the 7 years and $40k/year for 2 more years is $640,000. I'm not sure that's feasible. Maybe if we moved into a cheaper neighborhood. Honestly I'm struggling over the price.
Second the parochial school will cost us $227, 400 until my DK2 graduates from high school. That too is a lot of money.
I don't know. I mean I think for $14,000 a year I can pay a tutor 52 weeks $26/hr for 10 hours a week. Is it more worth it than paying for private school? Or should we look at paying at least parochial school tuition?
Right now we hired a tutor to help and it appears to be working. I sit and watch the tutor and help the kids. I also help with all the math. Interestingly my older one is motivated to do work faster but lazy. She'll get anywhere from 40%-80% right because she does it all in her head and then just put down an answer. Today I am making her sit down and repeat every single question she got wrong. By the 3rd one she admitted that if she had bothered to get a pencil and paper she could have done it. aahhhh.
the financial considerations of private school
May 18th, 2020 at 09:41 pm
May 18th, 2020 at 10:25 pm 1589840716
Would moving to a different area with better schools be an answer?
I think gong to parochial school could be difficult if a child doesn’t follow the religion. I also think if parents are struggling to pay for private school the child may not be able to ‘keep up’ socially and that can be hurtful.
As you noted, it is a lot of money. Would it impact college selection? In some cases, where you received your degree matters. Where you went to fifth grade? Not so much.
I think there are good teachers in both public and private schools, but compensation may be more attractive in public schools, especially if they are unionized. How would you guarantee quality teachers?
May 18th, 2020 at 10:35 pm 1589841350
May 19th, 2020 at 01:43 am 1589852620
https://www.adventureacademy.com/
May 19th, 2020 at 03:01 am 1589857274
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May 24th, 2020 at 05:12 pm 1590340365
I guess my question is why you want to send your kids to private school. Is it because it is superior to the public schools in your area? Sadly, the parochial school I attended years ago has loosened their standards as far as curriculum and although the kids still get religion classes, academically they aren't far ahead. Since it doesn't seem you are doing this for religious reasons, I would think the tutoring would be better and more directed towards your individual student's needs.
May 27th, 2020 at 06:08 am 1590559738