Of course it is discriminatory. Shouldn't it at least include private school 8th graders transferring to a public school?

Well, there are instances of athletes attending a private school as an eighth grader then transferring to a public high school because there are no private-school options on the high school level in their community.

 

One example is Henderson, where Holy Name (a Catholic school) was once a high school but now is only a K-8 facility. If a Holy Name graduate wants to attend school in town, he or she has only one choice — Henderson County. If he or she wants to go to a Catholic high school, his family must drive him or her to either to Evansville or Owensboro.

I need to know what if your child is already attending a school out of his district. Does he/she have to sit out the next year of competition or is there a grandfather clause?

 

You're fine.

Well, there are instances of athletes attending a private school as an eighth grader then transferring to a public high school because there are no private-school options on the high school level in their community.

 

One example is Henderson, where Holy Name (a Catholic school) was once a high school but now is only a K-8 facility. If a Holy Name graduate wants to attend school in town, he or she has only one choice — Henderson County. If he or she wants to go to a Catholic high school, his family must drive him or her to either to Evansville or Owensboro.

 

 

But, in reverse, there are kids in communities that wish to attend Private High Schools and there are none in their area....meaning the 20 mile radius proposed. For instance, a kid at an Oldham Co private or public grade/middle school...the nearest Catholic high school would be Trinity. The nearest Private would be Christian Academy.

But, in reverse, there are kids in communities that wish to attend Private High Schools and there are none in their area....meaning the 20 mile radius proposed. For instance, a kid at an Oldham Co private or public grade/middle school...the nearest Catholic high school would be Trinity. The nearest Private would be Christian Academy.

 

Not trying to be flippant but it has been a theme throughout this debate on BGP. Does this not fall in life is not fair category? Also one of the reasons why I feel the number of private schools in this state will double in the next 10 years.

Not trying to be flippant but it has been a theme throughout this debate on BGP. Does this not fall in life is not fair category? Also one of the reasons why I feel the number of private schools in this state will double in the next 10 years.

 

 

No, it falls into the "I can send my child to whatever school I feel is best for him/her!!!!!!!" category.

 

Even if the Proposition goes through, provisions will be made in circumstances such as these, or I can see lawsuits galore to be able to send kids to the school they and their parents want.

 

Can anyone give me a reason why parents SHOULD NOT be allowed to send their kids where they think is best?

 

I can tell you this, if I can't send my children where I think is best for them; I will move, make arrangements with relatives, or change custody. I think most parents will do whatever it takes to send their kids to the school they think is best. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT OUR KIDS' FUTURE! What could be more important than that?

 

As a result, even if the proposition passes as the public schools want, THINGS WILL NOT CHANGE! People will send their kids to school where they want- period, end of story!

Not trying to be flippant but it has been a theme throughout this debate on BGP. Does this not fall in life is not fair category? Also one of the reasons why I feel the number of private schools in this state will double in the next 10 years.

 

I would not put it in the "life is not fair" category because the family is willing to endure any natural hardship (i.e. driving the kid over 40 miles to school and back each day, paying tuition,) but not willing to accept man-made restrictions.

 

I would equate this proposal (no sports for a year) to one saying yes you can attend the nearest private school if it is more than 20 miles away and play sports but you will have to pay an extra $10,000.00. Another "man-made" restriction.

No, it falls into the "I can send my child to whatever school I feel is best for him/her!!!!!!!" category.

Even if the Proposition goes through, provisions will be made in circumstances such as these, or I can see lawsuits galore to be able to send kids to the school they and their parents want.

 

Can anyone give me a reason why parents SHOULD NOT be allowed to send their kids where they think is best?

 

I can tell you this, if I can't send my children where I think is best for them; I will move, make arrangements with relatives, or change custody. I think most parents will do whatever it takes to send their kids to the school they think is best. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT OUR KIDS' FUTURE! What could be more important than that?

 

As a result, even if the proposition passes as the public schools want, THINGS WILL NOT CHANGE! People will send their kids to school where they want- period, end of story!

What I bolded happens everyday when parents, despite financial aid from private schools, cannot afford to send their kid to a private school. Is that Life is just not fair or something different?

lawsuits galore!

 

 

This is the downfall of our society, to many frivolous, which this would fall under. IMO

What I bolded happens everyday when parents, despite financial aid from private schools, cannot afford to send their kid to a private school. Is that Life is just not fair or something different?

 

I don't believe that happens very often, if at all.

 

If a parent goes to a school, provides financial statements, tax returns, whatever is necessary; I don't believe the administration at these schools would say sorry, you don't make enough money.

 

There is financial aid and work study programs for students to earn the tuition money.

 

Parents may say they can't afford it, but have they really tried?

 

It also may come down to making some different choices with one's money; forego the giant house or vehicle, to invest in their child's education.

I don't believe that happens very often, if at all.

 

If a parent goes to a school, provides financial statements, tax returns, whatever is necessary; I don't believe the administration at these schools would say sorry, you don't make enough money.

 

There is financial aid and work study programs for students to earn the tuition money.

 

Parents may say they can't afford it, but have they really tried?

 

It also may come down to making some different choices with one's money; forego the giant house or vehicle, to invest in their child's education.

I would agree that what you posted here is probably the real reasoning, don't want to sacrifice to change their life style but that is not the child doing it. The child is the one truly paying the price.

Can anyone give me a reason why parents SHOULD NOT be allowed to send their kids where they think is best?

 

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WC - where does it say you can't send your child where you want to?

This is the downfall of our society, to many frivolous, which this would fall under. IMO

 

 

I don't consider my children's future "frivolous," and neither does anyone else!

WC - where does it say you can't send your child where you want to?

 

 

I was referring to the proposal that would limit where my child could attend and participate in athletics. It will not apply to my children where I live, but it could apply to others.

I was referring to the proposal that would limit where my child could attend and participate in athletics. It will not apply to my children where I live, but it could apply to others.

 

If sitting out one year of athletics keeps you from sending your child to a particular school, maybe you (collective 'you') need to re-evaluate your priorities.

So anyone who lives outside the magical 20 mile barrier and wants both what they see as the advantages of a private education AND the experiences of athletics should just wait the year and shut up. Does that pretty much sum up your feelings?