So if you remember from this post last week, one thing I have resolved to do in the New Year is seek out my own information on important topics and not take other peoples word’s as the Gospel truth. The first opportunity I’ve had presented itself in regards to where Savannah will go to school next year.
She will be old enough for K4, or Pre-K, depending on which school’s literature I am reading. The preschool she now attends sent out their early registration forms on Tuesday for the 2007 school year. I had planned on sending her one more year there since we really love her teachers and the staff, and actually just everyone we have met.
But after a brief conversation with a friend, I realized I had not done much of my own research on the local private schools. I had asked a lot of questions to teachers or other parents, and had formed opinions based on THEIR opinions. So I set out to gather data on my own. And guess what? I have fallen in love with a school only 15 minutes from our house.
Now I know I have been talking about homeschooling. That is not totally out of the equation just yet. But the school I visited this week made me feel very comfortable about sending my kids there. It’s small (like the one I graduated from), has wonderful athletic, fine arts, and extracurricular departments, is close to our home, and is one whose code and conduct guidelines create an environment conducive to learning. I have yet to find another school in which ALL 4 of those items exsist under the same roof. So I am excited!
Savannah went today for placement testing. I was so nervous you would have thought I had to take a test! As I waited for her for 2 hours in the school’s library, I had a hard time concentrating on the book I brought along to read. I couldn’t help but overhear other parent’s conversations about how badly they wanted their children to attend school there too.
It stinks to have to turn any child away, but the reality is that they received over 110 applications for K4 and they can only take 48. I hate to think about those odds. I’m just praying about it and asking that if this is the place for her, God would make it happen. And deep, deep down…I’m really, REALLY hoping!!! :)
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I know that feeling so well! When we chose MC’s school, we had to go for an interview/placement testing and it was nerve wracking! We ended up on a waiting list (we applied late) and thankfully got a spot. We love her school, so it was totally worth it. I’ll think good thoughts for you guys! :)
Now I am just hoping that we get invited back for reception (= to kindergarten). It’s unlikely that we won’t, but the chance is still there if they get an abnormal amount of applications. I’m trying not to think about it.