Quantcast
Schooling megathread - private or public? - Beyond.ca - Car Forums

View Poll Results: Schooling - private or public

Voters
82. You may not vote on this poll
  • Private

    22 26.83%
  • Public

    60 73.17%
Page 1 of 9 1 2 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 170

Thread: Schooling megathread - private or public?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    N/A
    Posts
    2,977
    Rep Power
    22

    Default Schooling megathread - private or public?

    So schooling because it is a thing that many a beyond member is dealing with in their normal every day lives or soon will be.

    Are you going to or are doing public or private? Now I am going to lump all charter schools into private because they basically are a private school within the public systems and the public systems in Calgary would be the CBE and CSSD. Personally, I consider any bilingual/immersion schools that fall outside of our two official languages to be essentially private schools as well - those are tax monies going to fund something that falls outside of our federal mandated languages.

    Never the less, are you going to or are doing public or private? Or are you doing public despite wanting to do private - I realize this might be a difficult thing to admit to. Our 3 conceived kids and our Asian son by another mother all did CBE angleesh mainstream and they all currently seem to be somewhat normal functioning adults in their 20's now. Private was never a viable option for us and even it would've been we would've still done public CBE - public CSSD was never on our plate despite me being raised Catholic in my youth.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    alberta
    Posts
    322
    Rep Power
    16

    Default

    I did private school for my son until high school this year at which point he wanted to try a public school option to be in the same school as some of his friends that decided to change.

    Its been an interesting year with completely different issues/challenges.

    Our younger kids will start in private school when their old enough.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Upstairs
    My Ride
    Natural Gas.
    Posts
    13,330
    Rep Power
    100

    Default

    Philosophically, we like the idea of public school. But we have had some issues with a some teachers and administrators. The public system is really challenging to navigate and they have a system of hiding resources from parents. It's really frustrating. Both of us are university educated Canadian born english speakers, and we still find it confusing as hell. I suspect immigrants or others without our advantages just get left behind if they require anything beyond the basic classroom resources.

    Have been impressed with the special ed program our one kid had for a year. That year was awesome. Second kid may be in a special ed program next year, we hope.

    I don't have the cash for private school, but know what know now, I can certainly see the appeal of private education, especially for children with a learning disability.
    Last edited by ExtraSlow; 01-26-2020 at 11:18 AM.
    Quote Originally Posted by killramos View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    You realize you are talking to the guy who made his own furniture out of salad bowls right?

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    calgary
    My Ride
    CLK 55 / 2g Eclipse / EP3
    Posts
    4,422
    Rep Power
    22

    Default

    Wife and I have discussed this extensively.

    - straight to G1 (no kindergarten), delaying school as long as possible
    - whatever school is closest/convenient to start (Catholic in our case), kid will be walking to school and be taught basic street smarts
    - monitor as kid goes up the grades, some kids need more challenges (extra curricular stuff)

    The first 5 years mean fuck all in terms of which school - most kids likely end up performing the same later on in life, at either public/private schools.

    Until they reach HS, where more options and challenges are avail, is when we would consider something more specialized.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Only 15min from Aspen!
    My Ride
    Nothing interesting anymore
    Posts
    8,403
    Rep Power
    100

    Default

    If we were a $200g+ household, we'd put ours into private school. Not that I think our public system is terrible, but from an instructional point of view, I'm willing to bet private schools overall have better teachers, and smaller class sizes.

    We could probably swing it now financially, but then she'd be growing up as the "poor" kid among wealthy peers. I was that kid in high school, I didn't enjoy it a single bit.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Calgary, AB
    Posts
    1,636
    Rep Power
    85

    Default

    Oldest goes to Westmount. She's basically a grade ahead in everything. She was quite disruptive in regular school as she'd finish everything early and then do cartwheels.

    #2 goes to community school. She's happy so far. Seems to be at an okay level of challenge. Will apply again for the science school and perhaps late French immersion.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Calgary AB
    My Ride
    V8s
    Posts
    4,570
    Rep Power
    100

    Default

    Ours is still a couple years from starting, but we're likely go the private route for at least the early years. Later on, if there's other opportunities for sports or whatever at a larger public school, maybe switch over. I have zero interest in dealing with the CBE system, and we are a 5 min drive from a bunch of private schools.

    The only thing that would get her in public is if we move to springbank earlier than planned, and she goes to the school(s) out there. They're kind of a happy medium between public and private IMO.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Wildflower Ranch
    My Ride
    Neo-Liberal Anarchist Mobile
    Posts
    2,245
    Rep Power
    38

    Default

    What about good CBE schools vs private schools?
    Quote Originally Posted by 89coupe View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Beyond, bunch of creme puffs on this board.
    Everything I say is satire.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Cowtown
    My Ride
    10' 4Runner SR5
    Posts
    6,345
    Rep Power
    58

    Default

    What’s the price range for private in Calgary and area?
    Ultracrepidarian

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    N/A
    Posts
    2,977
    Rep Power
    22

    Default

    Waldorf - grade 1 appears to be $12,460 for a new student.

    Name:  Tuition-Fees-Chart-2019-2020.jpg
Views: 781
Size:  82.9 KB

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Upstairs
    My Ride
    Natural Gas.
    Posts
    13,330
    Rep Power
    100

    Default

    The key is to have four or more kids, clearly.
    Quote Originally Posted by killramos View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    You realize you are talking to the guy who made his own furniture out of salad bowls right?

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    N/A
    Posts
    2,977
    Rep Power
    22

    Default

    Webber Academy grade 1 minimum $18,400

    Strathcona Tweedsmuir grade 1 minimum $20,700
    Last edited by speedog; 01-26-2020 at 09:55 PM.

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Calgary
    Posts
    41
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    Private school is for people with more money than sense. Or if you know your kids don’t stand a chance unless they have somebody holding their hand (in which case you’re spending a lot to delay your kids’ failure until university).

    Put that money into an account and tell your kid it’s theirs when they graduate university if you want to motivate them. Would be a better use of it regardless. If they don’t make it, spend something nice on yourself.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Calgary
    Posts
    179
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    If your kids are smart doesn't really matter where they end up going, they will do fine in either public or private systems... If your kids are not then they could stand to benefit from more one on one time found in private schools.

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Upstairs
    My Ride
    Natural Gas.
    Posts
    13,330
    Rep Power
    100

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by mazdavirgin View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    If your kids are smart doesn't really matter where they end up going, they will do fine in either public or private systems... If your kids are not then they could stand to benefit from more one on one time found in private schools.
    "smart" is probably the wrong word for that sentiment. But I do agree that many kids would not benefit from anything beyond public school.
    Quote Originally Posted by killramos View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    You realize you are talking to the guy who made his own furniture out of salad bowls right?

  16. #16
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Calgary
    My Ride
    Silverado
    Posts
    3,090
    Rep Power
    47

    Default

    Cheaper than what I pay for daycare right now... fuck I cant wait until my kid goes to public school. Dad needs a new shelby!

  17. #17
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Calgary, AB
    Posts
    1,636
    Rep Power
    85

    Default

    There's a poster on here that's the #1 proof that private school is useless.

  18. #18
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Homeless
    My Ride
    Blue Dabadee
    Posts
    9,593
    Rep Power
    100

    Default

    I think putting up with the POS public system builds character and bolsters problem solving skills.

    That’s about the only good thing I have to say about it.
    Originally posted by Thales of Miletus

    If you think I have been trying to present myself as intellectually superior, then you truly are a dimwit.
    Originally posted by Toma
    fact.
    Quote Originally Posted by Yolobimmer View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

    guessing who I might be, psychologizing me with your non existent degree.

  19. #19
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    YYC
    My Ride
    1 x E Class Benz
    Posts
    23,598
    Rep Power
    101

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by killramos View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    I think putting up with the POS public system builds character and bolsters problem solving skills.

    That’s about the only good thing I have to say about it.
    This. I enjoyed my time through public school, navigating it and figuring out how to take advantage of it to get ahead. Taught me how to find loopholes. With that said all my kids go to private.
    Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
    I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name

  20. #20
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Calgary
    Posts
    1,608
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    Don't forget about all the "donations" and expensive activities on top of fees.

Page 1 of 9 1 2 ... LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Public Sector Employees Make 18-37% More Than Private Counterparts

    By Feruk in forum Society / Law / Current Events / Politics
    Replies: 33
    Latest Threads: 03-23-2015, 04:27 PM
  2. Private parking signs on public streets

    By speedog in forum Society / Law / Current Events / Politics
    Replies: 14
    Latest Threads: 07-20-2014, 04:56 PM
  3. Replies: 17
    Latest Threads: 03-24-2009, 12:43 PM
  4. While we're talkin about schooling and such

    By Shaolin in forum Careers
    Replies: 35
    Latest Threads: 10-28-2004, 10:20 PM
  5. Good Distance Learning vs. Local Schooling...

    By Weapon_R in forum Campus Chat
    Replies: 3
    Latest Threads: 10-17-2004, 04:15 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •