1) small classrooms
I don't think disruptive children is the issue with large classrooms. For instance, my older son is very shy and quiet. When he was in the private school he excelled and was an excellent student (class size about 12). In high school he was in class sizes of 35 or more. He got left in the dust because he was quiet. I remember one teacher calling me about him. I asked the teacher what my son had said when he talked to him. The teacher said he had not talked to my son. Just ridiculous.
2) small school that was like a community
a private school doesn't have to be high priced or fancy. the one my kids went to wasn't. Many of the kids there were from minority families who didn't want their kids in the local public school system because it was so bad.
I agree that participation from the parents is also a key in any school.
3) lots of extra curricular activities for the kids
Nice if it's available, not a prerequisite for a good education. Would rather see parents take an interest in their kid's grades and classroom behavior.
wanting extra curricular activites isn't mutually exclusive to being interested in grades and classroom behavior. In fact, keeping kids busy IMO is one of the best ways to keep them motivated and doing well.
4) before and after school care.
Most public schools in my area offer it. Don't know if I'm in the minority or not nationwide.
glad to hear that. they don't here. although I have known a couple teachers that sponsor after school activities for the kids.
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