Private or public?

Question

My 15 yr old son is doing a so-so job in high school. He's a freshman, and in my town, 9th grade is in its own building but on the same property as grades 10-12. Grade 9 is still treated more like middle school students than high schoolers. He's a very smart kid and knows it, but just simply doesn't do the work. There's a private school down the road for grades 6-12 that my husband i gave each of our children a option of attending. It's a great school with small classes and hands on teachers. Only my 12yr daughter choose to attend and she LOVES it. I think my son would do much better in this private school enviorment next year rather than the public high school. I have a daugher who is a junior in this public high school who struggled last year. I don't want to go through that again with my son.
I don't know if i should just say to my son "Bradin youre going to this school next year" or wait until October and see how he does in the 10th grade. Maybe he'll start working?

the private school is a little more challenging and gives the kids more responsibility. My son doesn't do work because he knows the information already and therefore thinks all he needs to good on is the tests/quizes. His teachers nag him when he doesn't turn something in and remind him constantly of when things are do. I think he needs less of this so he'll learn to grow up a little.

Answer 1

I would suggest the private school. There are some bright students that some public schools can't keep up with. In light of that, the students understand they can do minimum work and get by. If he will be challenged in the private school, he will have to apply himself and even if his grades don't improve, his learning line with move upward because of the cognitive effort that he is now required to put forth. Additionally, if the classes are smaller, teachers will be able to differentiate instruction a little more to fit the learning strengths and styles of the individual students.

Good luck with your decision.

Answer 2

I'd wait a little before making a final decision. You said your son is smart but doesn't do his work because he knows the stuff. That's not being very responsible as a smart student. He still has to turn in his work and it could affect his GPA when applying for colleges. A lot of high schools have the freshmen seperate from the upper classmen specifically because they aren't as mature as the older students and this gives them a period of adjustment into high school. If you really want your son to attend the private school, then you need to sit down with him and express your concerns with him and listen to what he has to say. There might be other things going on that may be bothering your son, or it could be as simple as you thinking he's just bored. The son of our neighbor switched schools when he was in high school and he went down hill. He had previously gone to a school for the gifted and when he transferred, he went gothic. He ended up dropping out of college. Please keep us updated as things progress with your son.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Private.

Answer 5

My brother was the same way, he needed to be challenged more. I would say send him to the private school. He might actually enjoy school then.

Answer 6

you're the parent. if you feel he could benefit from the private school, enroll him for next year. he is slipping now and you don't want it to get worse. it would be harder on him to have him transfer after school is in session too. try not to compare him to his sister. do it for him.