Public vs Private (school)

[youu_whoo_whoo]

Another option to consider is schools that are not co ed. From personal experience boys kinda calm down if theres no girls around to "impress". The youngest one is way to young for that though and proably the sixth grader too. It might be something to consider for high school though, or it can be used as a threat if he likes going to school with girls. Im just rambling just try different things and see.

[CajunSaint]

Originally Posted by youu_whoo_whoo

Another option to consider is schools that are not co ed. From personal experience boys kinda calm down if theres no girls around to "impress". The youngest one is way to young for that though and proably the sixth grader too. It might be something to consider for high school though, or it can be used as a threat if he likes going to school with girls. Im just rambling just try different things and see.

Thanks I know I did a better job at school when I was threatened with St Stanislaus not only the fact of NO girls but a shaved head! ( that wasn't Kool in the early 80's)

[Hydro]

Originally Posted by CajunSaint

Thanks I know I did a better job at school when I was threatened with St Stanislaus not only the fact of NO girls but a shaved head! ( that wasn't Kool in the early 80's)

Man, I havent heard the "Stanislaus" threat in a long time

That kept my brother and I on the straight and level for sure... He went to Catholic school and I went to Public, each fit our different personalities...

My daughter is a senior @ Comeaux and loves it there, great grades and good friends so I can't complain... She has been in public schools since pre K and we have been very fortunate to not have had any negative issues...

Good luck !!!

Hydro

[gasdad]

Everyone knows you can put anyone in a tin box and they can learn if motivated enough. I think all of the rules of engagement have of course changed since I went to school (I'm 57 now). Most public schools were decent then.
Once we had kids, we tried public schools for our kids in Lafayette and we were frequently sent "corrected" answers on spelling and math quizzes that were totally wrong. This happened on time too many and we went the private school route and have not regretted one penny spent. In private school there are a bunch of motivated, involved patents that have a vested interest in making their kids have the best education possible. That lends itself to a bunch of motivated kids that want to do well for themselves also. Peer group pressure is such an influence upon kids and I feel if your kids can be afforded the opportunity to be alongside a majority of parents and kids that are motivated to succeed then your much more ahead of the game.

[seahorse]

yeah, im just saying that not all kids who go to private school are rich. i went to a private high school and my family has always struggled with money. i remember having a rich kid sterotype on me and i worked after school doing concrete work just so i could stay there. private schools are great and so are public, i think public prepares you more for the real world though.

[Duck Butter]

Does anyone have children that go to St Pius in Lafayette? My wife teaches 7th and 8th grade there

[Hunt Fish Nap]

Originally Posted by Duck Butter

Does anyone have children that go to St Pius in Lafayette? My wife teaches 7th and 8th grade there

Yes, I have two nephews that attended St. Pius and one still there. I also have a sister-in-law that is a teacher there.

[Dink]

Originally Posted by Duck Butter

Does anyone have children that go to St Pius in Lafayette? My wife teaches 7th and 8th grade there

My little sister is in kindergarten there and my step Mon teaches(not sure the grade)