Hello,
It is looking like DC will be where we move next summer. I am worried about schooling options for my kids and would appreciate any input.
We homeschooled until the oldest was 9 years old. Then we moved up north and found a great affordable Montessori school. The kids are half-way on their second year in Montessori. They are currently 10, 8 and 5 years old. I would love to continue with Montessori or something similar, but it seems like an unaffordable option in the DC metro area. We might be able to afford $5,000 a year per kid, but that would be pushing it. If there is a Montessori school that offers good scholarships that would be great.
Also, there is the idea of homeschooling again which I am 50/50 about. I did enjoy homeschooling in many ways. But my kids tend to get bored with each other and want to fight which makes me upset. I am sure we would find lots of cool things to do in the area, but since the cost of living is so high we would probably have a small home. Which state is better for homeschooling VA or MD? Does anyone know of any co-ops or classes or other activities in the area for homeschooling? If we homeschooled I would love to find a co-op or something that met at least weekly if not more.
I have heard alot of good stuff about Fairfax public schools. I am not sure how well they would adapt to a large school experience with more rules and structure than they ever had. Also, I am worried they may be behind in some areas which would make it harder for them. Anyone have any ideas about any of the public school systems in the area?
Thanks in advance for any help,
Julie
It is looking like DC will be where we move next summer. I am worried about schooling options for my kids and would appreciate any input.
We homeschooled until the oldest was 9 years old. Then we moved up north and found a great affordable Montessori school. The kids are half-way on their second year in Montessori. They are currently 10, 8 and 5 years old. I would love to continue with Montessori or something similar, but it seems like an unaffordable option in the DC metro area. We might be able to afford $5,000 a year per kid, but that would be pushing it. If there is a Montessori school that offers good scholarships that would be great.
Also, there is the idea of homeschooling again which I am 50/50 about. I did enjoy homeschooling in many ways. But my kids tend to get bored with each other and want to fight which makes me upset. I am sure we would find lots of cool things to do in the area, but since the cost of living is so high we would probably have a small home. Which state is better for homeschooling VA or MD? Does anyone know of any co-ops or classes or other activities in the area for homeschooling? If we homeschooled I would love to find a co-op or something that met at least weekly if not more.
I have heard alot of good stuff about Fairfax public schools. I am not sure how well they would adapt to a large school experience with more rules and structure than they ever had. Also, I am worried they may be behind in some areas which would make it harder for them. Anyone have any ideas about any of the public school systems in the area?
Thanks in advance for any help,
Julie