The Public Schoolers.

There is in Hong Kong. There's no emphasis of "separation of church and state," so the government can sponsor any kind of religious school. So there are Christian public schools, but also Buddhist public schools . . . I guess there's two sides to every coin.
 
I have always gone to public schools. My dad is in the navy so we move every 2 years of so. and I go to a public school everytime. i am ok with it, I like them. we don;t have to wear uniforms and it dosen't cost much!:D
 
I am in public school, and I enjoy it. I like being able to go from class to class and I like having different teachers as some of the teachers I've had, especially in the past year have been amazing people who have given me a lot of advice and are now to the point where I consider them friends.

That being said, long ago I decided I am homeschooling my children until high school. I've been set on this ever since my third grade teacher told our class that you spend more time at school than with your parents in your childhood. The days after that I never wanted to go to school again, for depression of giving up precious time with my family. I want to home school my children at least till high school. Because public high school is an experience I want my kids to have as well.
 
I'm home-schooled but I have no problem with public school. In fact 2 of my best friends are public schooled. as for home-schooleding, I have a great social life, and we have a lot of non school activities, as well, I go to one day academy for one of my subjects.
 
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I was in public school, but now I'm on Summer Break!!!!!!! Wooo!!!!!! :D


Okay, well, TECHNICALLY, I still am going to school for the morning. I am taking a video production class at a performing arts school this summer. (no pun intended BTW ;) )
 
Although I am homeschooling my daughter, her big brother has been in the public school system since 5th grade (he's now completing his junior year). For him public school was a good choice because he could participate in the gifted program, take advanced classes and be involved in band and choir on a daily basis. Also, it was at public junior high that we heard about the Center for Talented Youth, so he was able to take the SAT before he was 13 and as a result qualify for the various nationwide gifted programs including several very generous scholarships for high school enrichment programs to Stanford, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, Interlochen and other institutions. So in a way going to public school opened the door of opportunity for him to develop his interests and gain focus on his dreams. Regular classes and busywork are kind of boring to him, but having access to music and accelerated programs have made it worthwhile more or less. It also made him rethink his values and with support from a strong youth group at church, he still has a strong faith...
 
Benisse do you remember when (it was thanksgiving day I believe) your son and daughter went out with me and Marvin for a walk? Your son told us how he loved it in school. How he loved to be in touch with fellow students his age. Your son left behind a very good impressio0n and Marvin called him a fun and sweet guy to talk to and I agree!!
I d9on't believe home schooling is bad. We don't have it that common as you have over there but both are great experiences for a child. I do believe with homeschool they get the attention they need and with public school they learn how to interact with fellow classmates.
 
I agree Benisse! Your son is a wonderful young man who has a very bright future before him. I wish every public schooled child had this success but unfortunately, this is not the case.
 
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