LiaSophia

WOW! Of course everyone is intitled to their own opinion. You asked about the private schools in the area. I think that you should talk to your new neighbors about their experiences with the specific public schools that they attend. You also need to consider the personality of your children. I have one child in public school that is thriving (made all A's the entire school year and was active in band), the other had serious problems with bullying when attending our neighborhood public school. I gave the school much to long (an entire school year) to try to remedy the situation which included moving MY child to another classroom. Then last year I sent him to a private school - it is SO much better! Each school has its issues. Each teacher has its issues. Here is a list of some schools you may wish to check into. Another thing to consider is that public school HAS to take them. If you enroll yours in private school and then withdrawl them, they have to be placed in public school rather than the other way around. There are also a TREMENDOUS amount of homeschooling parents and entire support groups for that. They get together for certain subjects like PE, Latin, Science, etc. Visit the schools and talk to the teachers your kids would have. It won't be a complete and accurate assessment but it will help for you to see where your kids are going to be comfortable. Remember that you are the only advocate your kids have. It is ultimately your responsibility to give them the opportunity for a quality education. There are excellent teachers and administrators in both public and private schools. You need to take the time to talk to as many parents as possible of the schools you are considering. You may find that the public schools are adequate and provide the extracurricular and arts that the private schools can't. Or you may find that you like the smaller class sizes and Christian basis for most of the private schools. I have also heard of some Charter schools - there is one at Hwy 249 and Beltway 8 that is a science charter school - that might be worth looking into. Harmony Science Academy. Here is a list of the private schools I know of in the area: Cypress Christian School - K-12 Rosehill Christian School - PK - 12 Tomball, TX Covenant Academy - K-8 (high school will open in 2009-2010 school year) - classical education Please note that Cyfair Christian Academy is no longer in business -the buidling that they occupied on Telge will be home to Covenant Academy starting for the 2008-2009 school year. School of the Woods - 1st - 11th Montessori Child Development Center on Mills Road - K - 6th Oak Ridge Christian Academy - PK -8th in The Woodlands The John Cooper School - K -12th - in The Woodlands - I have heard EXCELLENT things about this school St. Anthony - PK - 8th in The Woodlands The Woodlands Academy Prepatory School - K - 12th in The Woodlands Happy School Hunting! I am sure that you will make the right decision for your children!