[quote=Scarlett]. . . My point is, the kids would be happy in any school, they can’t discriminate at this age. So that’s why as a parent I am choosing for them to the best of my knowledge – within some limits. I am not going for the very best. Yes, it is up to the kid, but the schools and the demographic help a lot too.
30 years ago, only 30% of high school grads went to college. But in my age group, I think the % is at least twice that, if not higher. I don’t KNOW anybody in my peers who didn’t go to college.[/quote]
I was just saying that the goal of elem. school is to become socialized with other peers (in primary grades) and develop a hunger for future learning. The grades in elem. and middle are not factored in for college admission. I think attending a higher-scoring HS with say, more AP classes offered (like AN suggested) is the “bottom line.” Elem. and middle school grades don’t matter as much.
Actually, I’m in the demographic of 35-40 yrs. since HS grad – LOL. The only reason I posted a 34% degree college-degree rate is b/c many in my demo. grp. obtained college degrees in our 20’s and 30’s at night as adults, when our spouses were home taking care of kids. In my day, it was not uncommon to marry *before* HS graduation and appear at the grad. ceremony “livin’ large” (not me, tho) in a cap and gown (females, that is) read: shotgun 🙂
Unfortunately, most of the good “union” jobs in SD that could support a family on a GED or HS Diploma are GONE now.
My first apt. in SD was a spacious 1 br unit near Laurel St SD overlooking the entire bay and PL Lighthouse for $140 mo. (incl utils). I worked PT as a waitress/wine steward for a “union-shop” establishment and saved a TON of $$. Back then, it didn’t cost even 1/8 of what it costs today to live a modest life :{
