Private or Public high school?
953168
I go to a private school and  like it a lot better than public\nPrivate: Pros:\n1) better education\n2) 1 on 1 attention with teacher\n3) God/Jesus\n4) most of the time your friends with a LOT more people than any public school.\nCons:\n1)money issues (I.E.: Tiuation)\n2) Not as many people as a public school\nPublic: Pros:\n1) more people\n2) lets just say different\n3) not as expensive\ncons:\n1) not learning as much\n2) not as much 1 on 1 attention with the teacher\n3) more peer pressure\n4) hardly NO Jesus or God\n5) etc...
320504
Public schools are a reflection of the society around you.  To try to hide away may set you up for failure in the long run.\nOn the other hand, if you are a follower and not a leader, maybe hiding away until you become mature enough and strong enough not to be influenced by people who want to bring you down and lead you in the wrong direction is what you need.  If you can make it thru public schools in one piece, you can make it anywhere.
679237
It is an age old debate of public schools vs private schools. It is a competition in which the public schools often come out on the short end of the stick on.\n\nWhile it may not be fair, It certainly does not make them a pansy school. I know in NJ, there is always an uproar that public schools do not want to play the bigger private schools such as Don Bosco, Bergen Catholic and such... The results are usually a blowout...\n\nI can see both sides of the issue but there doesn't seem to be a great answer...
1136052
Well, I'm not familiar with the educational system in Australia, but I  know here in the states, not all private schools are religious in nature. Perhaps you should look for one that is secular in nature.
496840
8th grade, because you get away with everything because you are on your way to high school. i think high school being "the best 4 yrs. of your life" is a bunch of balony
992726
private or public plays no role at as such.\nFactors to think about are:\n-students\n-parents\n-teachers\n-interactions between these groups\n-opportunities for learning\nArguably private money can buy better learning conditions. Parents might still be a positive or negative factor depending on the school, and kids are always unpredictable.
427932
if it is a public school, it is OK, but a private school is better
876315
Private schools have the advantage of smaller classes, which means that students can work more closely with their teachers. Teachers can tailor their lessons to the learning style that best works for the student. We don't all learn the same, and when there are thirty kids in a class, the best that a teacher can do is teach to the majority. In a class of ten, you can spend time with each individual student.\n\nPrivate schools also have the advantage of money. They can pay for the best teachers - the ones who are the most motivated, the best able to get the students interested. Teachers are (for the most part) in it for the love of teaching. That doesn't mean that they won't look for the best paying job that they can get. \n\nFinally, it's almost a self-fulfilling prophecy. Students at private schools are expected to perform better, so they do. They work harder, and they are competing against others who are working harder. \n\nNow, I think that there are some pretty fine public schools, and within the public schools there are some teachers and some students that are as good or better than any found in private schools. It's just that overall, private schools have a higher concentration of better teachers and more motivated students.
749840
I like public schools because there is just alot more you can learn not just from teachers, but your peers. It teaches you life skills you may not learn otherwise at home. Public schools are like mini variations of what the real world is like. There is not only alot of pluses to public schools, there are alot of minuses as well... but so is everything else in life!
878635
A charter school is a different type of public school.  See the link for more detailed information.
217064
Both are considered secondary school
552844
lets try to do it by ellimination. There is Kalamazoo, Portage, Galesburg/Agusta, Parchment, Plainwell, Gull Lake, Climax, Matawan. Thats all I can think of I do know that there are more then that, these are all public so there are seveal private schools.
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No. Private schools often offer more opportunities, but not necessarily better people. For example, the top schools are more likely to accept someone from a private school than a public school, but that doesn't mean they are actually better students.\n\nAlso you have to consider the backgrounds of the people. A very small minority of kids in private school come from broken homes/poverty, while larger numbers go to public schools. Some things like this are difficult to overcome in any educational setting.\n\nI feel that, in the end, the important thing is to study hard and get support both at school and at home for the child's individual needs and skills.
57307
If you can afford the tuition private is better
1077429
I have taught in both here in Texas and if I had a child I would personally send them to a private school. I was in a "top" public school in the suburbs and now teach at a nationally-ranked inner city private school. However, it depends on your state. Unfortunately, Texas has so much red tape in the way that students are blocked from learning while in private school there is none. You have the support of parents, the community, and the students and you are able to challenge their thinking without having to worry about law suits, inclusion, etc. Private school cuts through the BS and gets to the learning business. All our kids have books, have the support they need, and all have the opportunity to succeed because no one is lost in the shuffle of public schools. \n\nAlso, the credibility of the private school is important. There are some pretty cruddy schools out there who lack accreditation and any type of credibility. In that case you're probably better off at a public school.
303087
I have had my children in both private and public school.  They were actually the same considering the level of education you get.  If you are quite smart as you have indicated, there are plenty of accelerated classes available to you.  There could be a "Gifted Program" in the public school.  I personally feel if you do not like the school you are going to at the moment and you are depressed, it may lower your grades in time.  I would go and be with my friend.  Kids your age need someone they can share things with.  I believe you will be much happier.\nGood luck to you
268796
Well public school is fun most times. There are some really nice teachers and some not so nice. There are a bunch of people there to become friends with too. I love the way my school system is set up. The teachers tend to use things to relate to what you are learning. The bad thing is that sometimes in public schools there are a lot of bad influences like druggies and people like that. There are also people who like to gossip. Sometimes they start rumors about you that really hurt you. but if you have friends they will help you through that stuff. Hope this helps.