研究和比较学校选择

Honey, I've been doing some more research on school options for Lily. It's overwhelming with so many choices!

I know, right? I was looking at that international school with the IB curriculum again. It seems so comprehensive, but the tuition is a major concern.

Exactly. And then there's the local public school. It's free, obviously, but I worry about the class sizes and the lack of specialized programs compared to private schools.

True. I read some reviews about a new charter school that focuses on STEM. It's a hybrid model, not fully public or private, which is intriguing. We should look into their curriculum more.

Oh, that sounds promising! What about the boarding school option we briefly considered? Is that still on the table?

I'm leaning away from it for now. I think she's a bit young for boarding, and we'd miss her terribly. Plus, the separation factor might be tougher than we anticipate.

You're probably right. I just want to make sure we're not missing any hidden gems. Have you found any comprehensive comparison tables or websites that break down pros and cons well?

I have a few spreadsheets going, comparing different curriculum models like IB vs AP, teacher-student ratios, and extracurriculars. It's a lot of data to sift through. Maybe we should set up a visit to the top two or three schools next month?

That's a great idea! Seeing them firsthand would really help us visualize Lily there and get a feel for the environment. Let's make a shortlist first.

Sounds like a plan. I'll consolidate my notes tonight, and we can discuss the shortlist tomorrow.