This year, we made a big decision about Julia’s school. She is now attending a private, Catholic school.
The school district we live in is academically great. We’ve never had any major issues with teachers or principals. (In fact, a few of the teachers are some of our closest friends.)
But, it just wasn’t a good fit for her. There were many nights last year that Brian and I stayed awake talking over what to do. Brian began to research schools and our options. We knew that if we were going to leave pubic school, finding a faith based school was very important to us.
We were amazed at the outstanding options we found! Her class is less than half of what it was in public school. I can already see an improvement in confidence in math.
Some of our dearest friends also started attending the same school and we are forming new, wonderful friendships with parents there.
I am so glad we made this decision. She comes home with a new light in her eye. It feels great to know that we made the right decision for her.
So now, we have one child in public school, one child in private school and one little one at home keeping me company.
Do you have little ones in different places? How did you make the decision? I’d love to hear!
Kate, I’m so glad you found a place that works for your daughter. Middle school bring with it many challenges but it sounds like you found a school that not only feeds her spiritually but also emotionally and academically. Also, it seems like it’s a school you and your husband were led to. And sometime those are the best ways to make a decision. All my best! ~ Sara
I pray she will thrive in this new setting. Love to you all.
P.S. I love the hoops on the wall. I have about 6 empty ones that I want to fill.
P.P.S. That chair is very similar to two that were in my home growing up. Oh, how I wish Mama had kept that French Provincial furniture!
I am so glad that she’s happy! She is such a smart, kind, and stunningly beautiful girl! Go get ’em Julia! We love you!
Can’t wait to have ALL of our kids in the car next year!
I’m a single mom of 5 boys, and I’ve always wanted to homeschool but was never allowed to. I’ve taught in both public and Catholic schools and there is no comparison. We are now in a very good school district, but it has very liberal progressive teachers and curriculum, and I so disagree with what they teach my children about right and wrong and values and belief and the way some are treated for being “different.”
I wish changing schools was an option for my boys for so many reasons, including academics, but more so values, activities, and just the “fit” as you say could be better somewhere else. I am glad you have chosen to take advantage of doing what is best for your daughter even though it means you have kids in so many different areas. I know, last year I had kids in nursery 4 different schools! 🙂
I found you through Association of Catholic Women Bloggers. I am from SingleMomSmiling and also write for Catholic Stand and will be posting about choosing schools there on August 30th. Thanks for the insight!
I’m so glad you found me! I look forward to reading your article on the 30th!