I have a great dilema right now. Where will Ethan go to Kindergarten? I have one year to be certain, and I know its going to fly by so quickly. Im really trying hard not to decide... but have recently realized, I do need to make a decision. The most ideal scenario for us would be to move to a rural area with a small town feel and good schools. We were both raised in smaller towns and we want the same for our kids.
Right now where we live- the best option would be to homeschool. Ethan is currently in preschool at a local church and will go there in the fall for Pre- K. Kinsey will go next spring to the same school for her preschool. But come Fall 2012 Ethan will be ready for all day Kindergarten and thinking about it makes me sick to my stomach. ALL DAY!!!?? wow. So what do I do? Wichita schools are not an option. Maybe for Kindergarten sure, but after that. No. So we need to just go ahead and do whatever it is what plan to do now, so we don't have to move him in and out of different school districts.
We do love this house, and if it wasn't for the schooling we would probably stay for the next 5 years. Our long term goal is to be in the country with acreage. If we can do that in the next year great! but our house isn't ready for the market and we don't know where we want to go quite yet. What a mess. Prayers would be appreciated as we make these important decisions.
I vote for homeschooling. But will pray that God clearly directs you both to do what is best for your children.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain! Luckily I have a lot longer before I have to make that decision. If I had my druthers, I would be holding J back another year because she will literally turn 5 a few days before (or even on the day that) school starts! Hubby doesn't agree with that. He is almost DEAD SET against public school. But can we afford private? Maize is the district we live in, and I have been impressed with what I have seen. Prayers for you and for the right decision to be made clear to you!
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God has a way of working things out for us! He always has. So Im just going to continue to pray on it and hope that I see the windows and doors open when they do.
ReplyDeletePretty sure homeschooling isn't for me, although I have days where I wonder if I should for me kiddos.
ReplyDeleteBUT, although I'd prefer to be in Goddard or Maize district, we will be starting Sophie in Wichita schools b/c we won't be moving before that time. I really believe it's more about the child and parents than the school district. Keep an open mind, you never know where God is leading you.