The largest difference makers are the parents and their interest in the kids classwork. A child may appreciate a private education. A child may prefer a public education. It's up to the parents. Not everyone watches their children's progress that closely at a private school. I do believe the percentage of parents involved in their child's education is greater at private schools. The kids who have a parent/guardian, etc looking after their success in the classroom will usually perform better than a child whose family situation may not offer them the same level of support.

Great, great post.

LBBC:

 

If the new alignment that I saw stands then in 6A there will be 2 or 3 teams that do not qualify for the playoffs because there will be 2 or 3 5 team districts. Now this is just me but when I was playing and we didn't make the playoffs it was always a little easier for me to swallow because several teams didn't make it. How much is it going to hurt those kids to be the 2 team that are left out when everyone else goes?

LBBC:

 

If the new alignment that I saw stands then in 6A there will be 2 or 3 teams that do not qualify for the playoffs because there will be 2 or 3 5 team districts. Now this is just me but when I was playing and we didn't make the playoffs it was always a little easier for me to swallow because several teams didn't make it. How much is it going to hurt those kids to be the 2 team that are left out when everyone else goes?

It would be shameful if something is not done in the realignment to leave just 2 or 3 teams out. Those in charge of this should be embarrassed if this happens.

 

If we can make a plan for 65 teams in the NCAA, surely they could include 2 or 3 in 6A playoffs.

Yeah, but you didn't answer his question, if private schools don't want to be under the KY guidelines for educational reasons meaning CATS scores and KY Dept of Educational guidelines mandated by the state, then just because there aren't enough schools to compete isn't a very good argument because the private schools have created this situation themselves.

 

This is the most self-incriminating question I have seen posted. The reason that we chose to send our kids to private schools has nothing to do with athletics. It has to do with any number of the following:

 

1. Drop out rate. Take a look at the drop out rate of public vs private schools.

 

2. ACT and SAT scores. Look at the average ACT and SAT scores of the schools. It will make you sick.

 

3. Percentage of students receiving scholarships. - Again, will make you sick.

 

4. Parental involvement. - My sisten teaches at a public school in the same district in which my children go to private school. When my sister's school conducts a "meet the teacher" night, she only has 2 or 3 parents out of 22 children show up. When we go to the meet the teacher night at the private school that my child goes to, you are actually assigned a time to meet each teacher so that there is not huge lines. I'm guessing that 90%+ of the students at the private school have one (if not both) of thier parents show up.

 

5. Being held back in classes - I know from years past, my son (in a private school) hung out with a boy two years older than him from the local public school. My son's math class in 5th grade was learning the same thing that his buddy in the public school was learning in 7th grade math. What would you rather have when your child graduates from high school and gets ready for college. A child that is learning 12th grade math, or 10th grade math. I know my preference.

 

So the fact that we choose to send our children to private schools, most of the time has nothing to do with the athletics. We set priorities, and instead of using $5,000 each year to join a country club, or buy more expensive cars, etc... we decided to invest in our childs future. Ask yourself what your priorities are......

Your sister and wife both work in public schools but the school is not good enough for your family? If the public school is not working well, guess what, it may well be the employees in the building are not doing the job. A class of 22 students, her results better be pretty good. If not, wow. As for the rest of your debate, I guess you failed to see the most recent Dept. of Education report clearly pointing out there is no difference in education results between public and private schools. This, coming from a Republican president.

 

Granted, there are issues to improve. Are you willing to accept a school leadership right to fire your wife and sister at will, as is the case in private schools?

 

Your test score measurements are not valid and if you really believe it, then answer the question why private school test scores have gone down slightly and stagnant over the past 20 years?

 

I think you really believe you are getting a better result but you are assuming points of debate to be fact when it is not the case.

Your sister and wife both work in public schools but the school is not good enough for your family? If the public school is not working well, guess what, it may well be the employees in the building are not doing the job. A class of 22 students, her results better be pretty good. If not, wow. As for the rest of your debate, I guess you failed to see the most recent Dept. of Education report clearly pointing out there is no difference in education results between public and private schools. This, coming from a Republican president.

 

Granted, there are issues to improve. Are you willing to accept a school leadership right to fire your wife and sister at will, as is the case in private schools?

 

Your test score measurements are not valid and if you really believe it, then answer the question why private school test scores have gone down slightly and stagnant over the past 20 years?

 

I think you really believe you are getting a better result but you are assuming points of debate to be fact when it is not the case.

 

Like any statistics, especially those used in National Studies, they lend themselves to over-generalization of results among the demographics.

 

Now, if you'd like to compare statistics at individual schools, especially private schools, I think the case could be made for each community's schools versus other available options in that community.

Like any statistics, especially those used in National Studies, they lend themselves to over-generalization of results among the demographics.

 

Now, if you'd like to compare statistics at individual schools, especially private schools, I think the case could be made for each community's schools versus other available options in that community.

 

No different than Congress is not worth the time of day but each of us like our congressman! The parts make the whole.

No different than Congress is not worth the time of day but each of us like our congressman! The parts make the whole.

 

I don't believe that's true because:

 

The quality of public education varies GREATLY district to district nationwide. I'd say the same holds true for private school education. I don't think that a national set of statistics can adequately compare the quality of public vs. private education in an individual community for that reason. In addition there are other learning experiences that one can attain in some private school settings that are simply not an option in the public sector; namely religious instruction, and religious values-based education. It may not affect math, but it certainly can be applied to most all other subjects. Those values can be great foundations for future, long-term success academically as well as post-academia.

What was the ultimate objective of the proposed realingment? From what I understand, in essence was to give more schools (public) a chance to win a state championship... Really, cut through all the discussion, recuriting etc. that to me was the real issue, Look at who's winning all the time....

 

Now the Accepted system for 2007 will have 6 classes.... How many schools outside of the top 10 that consistently win championships (all classes) will this benefit????? As in winning a championship..... I think the loss of revenue coupled with the increased cost associated with 6 classes will prove to be mistake for the medium and smaller school in all classes. It will not penialize the St. X's and Trinity's of Ky. It will penialize many schools that it is supposed to help........... As in all decisions for HS athletics, the kids need to come to thought befor any irrational decisions are made........

The increased costs you speak of are offset by the gate in the playoffs. You have more teams having the opportuinity to play game 11, 12. etc. I have heard of no school who lost money on a playoff game. As far as increased costs at Papa John's.....three days in place of two possibly or maybe three games on two days, thus alleviating those costs. The trophies aren't that fabulous (get a trophy sponsor like basketball does)and the costs of adding two championship games isn't that great.The additional attendence will cover these easily. The KHSAA will make more money with one exception. The potential exists that there could be a lack of a championship game between St. X and Trinity. They remain in separate regions and could "not" draw each other...time will tell.