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<blockquote data-quote="Kjs" data-source="post: 208743"><p>My experience.....difficult child is SO social, so outgoing, and also wants to be part of the group. He went to a large elementary school (almost 900) and then a large middle school (over 1000 kids). He got into the wrong crowd at middle school, age 10. But soon switched friends. He was in Special Education, and maybe for a normal kid it is a great opportunity, but difficult child has so much anger he started off with a bad reputation and that followed him all three years. I think I was at school every day for three years!!!!!</p><p> </p><p>on the other hand, my neighbor sent her kids to a very small charter school. 180 total kids K - 8. There is not nearly the opportunities as the large school. And I think if my difficult child would of gotten involved it would of made a world of difference. The neighbor kid is so isolated from the kids her age. She is terrified of high school next year.</p><p> </p><p>difficult child - he started High School this year. The district High School is a block away. Over 3000 kids. We chose a small college prep High School. 350 kids total 9 - 12.</p><p>Some days he likes it, many days he hates it. Even though he is technically part of the district HOME school, he misses seeing all his friends at that school. But, he can be involved in activities from the home school if he chose. The small school is really tough due to the academics there. But if he stays there he will earn 22 college credits by the time he graduates. (fingers crossed). </p><p> </p><p>For me, I just couldn't handle fighting with a school that large. I don't think the staff would care as they do at this small school. My easy child went to the large High School, but he is a easy child, and he had no trouble. </p><p> </p><p>I never know when difficult child leaves if he will have a good day or a bad day. He tends to let the staff know exactly what's on his mind....usually not good.</p><p> </p><p>But, as for opportunities, yes the large school has so much to offer, if only he were a easy child.</p><p> </p><p>If I had to start over again...difficult child would not have skipped a grade. And I would choose the same High School.</p><p> </p><p>Transportation...he walks to the district school, takes a bus to the small school. After school he takes the bus back to the district school. He also would have the chance to take classes at both schools if he chose. They would shuttle him back and forth. He chose not to do that this year. Too many classes he wanted at the technical school. Like engineering, micro computers, CAD...</p><p>Maybe in the future.</p><p> </p><p>Remember if you choose a school out of your district, the friends would not live near you. That is a big issue for us. Not having his old friends at this school.</p><p> </p><p>We too live in Wisconsin. LOL - with the school choice, he would of had to be accepted and approved by the new school. And if he got in trouble, they could send him back to the district school. (his friend tried this) With our luck he would not be accepted due to his reputation. EVEN though he has changed and improved so much.</p><p> </p><p>Good Luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kjs, post: 208743"] My experience.....difficult child is SO social, so outgoing, and also wants to be part of the group. He went to a large elementary school (almost 900) and then a large middle school (over 1000 kids). He got into the wrong crowd at middle school, age 10. But soon switched friends. He was in Special Education, and maybe for a normal kid it is a great opportunity, but difficult child has so much anger he started off with a bad reputation and that followed him all three years. I think I was at school every day for three years!!!!! on the other hand, my neighbor sent her kids to a very small charter school. 180 total kids K - 8. There is not nearly the opportunities as the large school. And I think if my difficult child would of gotten involved it would of made a world of difference. The neighbor kid is so isolated from the kids her age. She is terrified of high school next year. difficult child - he started High School this year. The district High School is a block away. Over 3000 kids. We chose a small college prep High School. 350 kids total 9 - 12. Some days he likes it, many days he hates it. Even though he is technically part of the district HOME school, he misses seeing all his friends at that school. But, he can be involved in activities from the home school if he chose. The small school is really tough due to the academics there. But if he stays there he will earn 22 college credits by the time he graduates. (fingers crossed). For me, I just couldn't handle fighting with a school that large. I don't think the staff would care as they do at this small school. My easy child went to the large High School, but he is a easy child, and he had no trouble. I never know when difficult child leaves if he will have a good day or a bad day. He tends to let the staff know exactly what's on his mind....usually not good. But, as for opportunities, yes the large school has so much to offer, if only he were a easy child. If I had to start over again...difficult child would not have skipped a grade. And I would choose the same High School. Transportation...he walks to the district school, takes a bus to the small school. After school he takes the bus back to the district school. He also would have the chance to take classes at both schools if he chose. They would shuttle him back and forth. He chose not to do that this year. Too many classes he wanted at the technical school. Like engineering, micro computers, CAD... Maybe in the future. Remember if you choose a school out of your district, the friends would not live near you. That is a big issue for us. Not having his old friends at this school. We too live in Wisconsin. LOL - with the school choice, he would of had to be accepted and approved by the new school. And if he got in trouble, they could send him back to the district school. (his friend tried this) With our luck he would not be accepted due to his reputation. EVEN though he has changed and improved so much. Good Luck. [/QUOTE]
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