tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9721658.post112339166438781258..comments2024-03-08T13:39:46.248-05:00Comments on Cityschooling: Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06049312172726040439noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9721658.post-1123618014244784162005-08-09T16:06:00.000-04:002005-08-09T16:06:00.000-04:00Wow, Strassberg?? I had no idea they had sessions ...Wow, Strassberg?? I had no idea they had sessions for kids. When I was persuing acting, I never wanted to go to those schools, I found them too stringent and intimidating--based on what I heard from my friends. So I got into background stuff instead--I was an Equity Stage manager and a techie (LOVED running lights) in my former life. ROFL! I could never see pushing my kids like that, even if they say they are interested. IMO, that's just too young. Now classes--regular classes, are cool to me, but prestige stuff is a bit much.<BR/><BR/>And ick, they call them middle schools in NYC now? Blah. But I HATED JHS. We didn't have alot of money, so my hair wasn't just so, and my clothes were repeated more than other kids, and it was always pointed out esp since I was the shortest kid in class. Maybe she'll come around...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9721658.post-1123616974832739632005-08-09T15:49:00.000-04:002005-08-09T15:49:00.000-04:00I feel for you! I am bringing my soon-to-be 7th gr...I feel for you! I am bringing my soon-to-be 7th grader home this year along with her younger sibling. She has her doubts about it, but I think once she sees how she'll be able to pursue her own interests more she'll love it. Last year, she went to a magnet school about 45 minutes from home. She left at 6:45 am and didn't return til after 3pm! We've been doing a trial run, and she seems to be getting her "schoolwork" for HS done in about 1 1/2 hours. So she's been knitting, crocheting, playing piano, cooking, so many things! Plus her classmates went back to school last week and she's still sleeping in til about 9 am. She did notice that! <BR/><BR/>Anyway, good luck if you do bring your oldest home. I think she would learn to love it, if she gives it a chance.<BR/><BR/>JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9721658.post-1123470553324539192005-08-07T23:09:00.000-04:002005-08-07T23:09:00.000-04:00It is very sad to see it happening. I can't stand...It is very sad to see it happening. I can't stand it, but we'll deal with it as it comes. I told K that if things get as bad as they did this past year, she would be better off at home. That didn't go over well but there may come a time where I'll have to insist. Sigh.NYCitymomx3https://www.blogger.com/profile/11052856678433480739noreply@blogger.com