Have any of you started your children in the public school system then altered your plan by changing to homeschool or private school (or vice versa)? Did you notice any changes in your child's health upon doing so? I was just reading one of the other threads regarding the difficulties of simply getting enzymes to our children when they are in school - how frustrating!!! My daughter is almost 2 years old, so we have some time....just don't know how to decide! However, my son (no CF) is almost 3.5 years old - that puts the pressure on!
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Started public but switched to home/private?
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Have any of you started your children in the public school system then altered your plan by changing to homeschool or private school (or vice versa)? Did you notice any changes in your child's health upon doing so? I was just reading one of the other threads regarding the difficulties of simply getting enzymes to our children when they are in school - how frustrating!!! My daughter is almost 2 years old, so we have some time....just don't know how to decide! However, my son (no CF) is almost 3.5 years old - that puts the pressure on!
Have any of you started your children in the public school system then altered your plan by changing to homeschool or private school (or vice versa)? Did you notice any changes in your child's health upon doing so? I was just reading one of the other threads regarding the difficulties of simply getting enzymes to our children when they are in school - how frustrating!!! My daughter is almost 2 years old, so we have some time....just don't know how to decide! However, my son (no CF) is almost 3.5 years old - that puts the pressure on!
Have any of you started your children in the public school system then altered your plan by changing to homeschool or private school (or vice versa)? Did you notice any changes in your child's health upon doing so? I was just reading one of the other threads regarding the difficulties of simply getting enzymes to our children when they are in school - how frustrating!!! My daughter is almost 2 years old, so we have some time....just don't know how to decide! However, my son (no CF) is almost 3.5 years old - that puts the pressure on!
Have any of you started your children in the public school system then altered your plan by changing to homeschool or private school (or vice versa)? Did you notice any changes in your child's health upon doing so? I was just reading one of the other threads regarding the difficulties of simply getting enzymes to our children when they are in school - how frustrating!!! My daughter is almost 2 years old, so we have some time....just don't know how to decide! However, my son (no CF) is almost 3.5 years old - that puts the pressure on!
We do not have experience with any private schools; only one public school district that has been- thus far- very good in serving all of our needs. It's reputable school system is a substantial part of why we moved to our community.
One thing, however, to keep in mind with private schools: they can be superior programs (esp. when it comes to the quality of the academics!) but they also are not held to all of the same legal requirements the public schools are when it comes to providing special needs/ children with health conditions the same accommodations under the ADA and IDEA, since for the most part they are privately funded. So your experience can vary just as wildly within private schools (some cater to children with medical/special needs and can provide an incredible education for this population whereas others are strictly known for their academic strengths and have been awful for students with any medical or spec needs.)
One thing, however, to keep in mind with private schools: they can be superior programs (esp. when it comes to the quality of the academics!) but they also are not held to all of the same legal requirements the public schools are when it comes to providing special needs/ children with health conditions the same accommodations under the ADA and IDEA, since for the most part they are privately funded. So your experience can vary just as wildly within private schools (some cater to children with medical/special needs and can provide an incredible education for this population whereas others are strictly known for their academic strengths and have been awful for students with any medical or spec needs.)
We do not have experience with any private schools; only one public school district that has been- thus far- very good in serving all of our needs. It's reputable school system is a substantial part of why we moved to our community.
One thing, however, to keep in mind with private schools: they can be superior programs (esp. when it comes to the quality of the academics!) but they also are not held to all of the same legal requirements the public schools are when it comes to providing special needs/ children with health conditions the same accommodations under the ADA and IDEA, since for the most part they are privately funded. So your experience can vary just as wildly within private schools (some cater to children with medical/special needs and can provide an incredible education for this population whereas others are strictly known for their academic strengths and have been awful for students with any medical or spec needs.)
One thing, however, to keep in mind with private schools: they can be superior programs (esp. when it comes to the quality of the academics!) but they also are not held to all of the same legal requirements the public schools are when it comes to providing special needs/ children with health conditions the same accommodations under the ADA and IDEA, since for the most part they are privately funded. So your experience can vary just as wildly within private schools (some cater to children with medical/special needs and can provide an incredible education for this population whereas others are strictly known for their academic strengths and have been awful for students with any medical or spec needs.)
We do not have experience with any private schools; only one public school district that has been- thus far- very good in serving all of our needs. It's reputable school system is a substantial part of why we moved to our community.
One thing, however, to keep in mind with private schools: they can be superior programs (esp. when it comes to the quality of the academics!) but they also are not held to all of the same legal requirements the public schools are when it comes to providing special needs/ children with health conditions the same accommodations under the ADA and IDEA, since for the most part they are privately funded. So your experience can vary just as wildly within private schools (some cater to children with medical/special needs and can provide an incredible education for this population whereas others are strictly known for their academic strengths and have been awful for students with any medical or spec needs.)
One thing, however, to keep in mind with private schools: they can be superior programs (esp. when it comes to the quality of the academics!) but they also are not held to all of the same legal requirements the public schools are when it comes to providing special needs/ children with health conditions the same accommodations under the ADA and IDEA, since for the most part they are privately funded. So your experience can vary just as wildly within private schools (some cater to children with medical/special needs and can provide an incredible education for this population whereas others are strictly known for their academic strengths and have been awful for students with any medical or spec needs.)
We do not have experience with any private schools; only one public school district that has been- thus far- very good in serving all of our needs. It's reputable school system is a substantial part of why we moved to our community.
One thing, however, to keep in mind with private schools: they can be superior programs (esp. when it comes to the quality of the academics!) but they also are not held to all of the same legal requirements the public schools are when it comes to providing special needs/ children with health conditions the same accommodations under the ADA and IDEA, since for the most part they are privately funded. So your experience can vary just as wildly within private schools (some cater to children with medical/special needs and can provide an incredible education for this population whereas others are strictly known for their academic strengths and have been awful for students with any medical or spec needs.)
One thing, however, to keep in mind with private schools: they can be superior programs (esp. when it comes to the quality of the academics!) but they also are not held to all of the same legal requirements the public schools are when it comes to providing special needs/ children with health conditions the same accommodations under the ADA and IDEA, since for the most part they are privately funded. So your experience can vary just as wildly within private schools (some cater to children with medical/special needs and can provide an incredible education for this population whereas others are strictly known for their academic strengths and have been awful for students with any medical or spec needs.)
We do not have experience with any private schools; only one public school district that has been- thus far- very good in serving all of our needs. It's reputable school system is a substantial part of why we moved to our community.
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<br />One thing, however, to keep in mind with private schools: they can be superior programs (esp. when it comes to the quality of the academics!) but they also are not held to all of the same legal requirements the public schools are when it comes to providing special needs/ children with health conditions the same accommodations under the ADA and IDEA, since for the most part they are privately funded. So your experience can vary just as wildly within private schools (some cater to children with medical/special needs and can provide an incredible education for this population whereas others are strictly known for their academic strengths and have been awful for students with any medical or spec needs.)
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<br />One thing, however, to keep in mind with private schools: they can be superior programs (esp. when it comes to the quality of the academics!) but they also are not held to all of the same legal requirements the public schools are when it comes to providing special needs/ children with health conditions the same accommodations under the ADA and IDEA, since for the most part they are privately funded. So your experience can vary just as wildly within private schools (some cater to children with medical/special needs and can provide an incredible education for this population whereas others are strictly known for their academic strengths and have been awful for students with any medical or spec needs.)
I have worried about whether or not to do public or home school for my girls. I am so worried about them getting sick too much at school. My 5 year old ahs been in preschool this year and has already been exposed to so many different things and there are only 12 other kids! Luckily she has a GREAT immune system and hasn't caught any of it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">)
I have decided that we will stay in the public schools unless it becomes a problem. If she starts catching everything, or if Jordin has problems when she starts school...we will have to seek other options. I would like her to go to school w/ all her friends if it works out and doesn't affect her health.
I have decided that we will stay in the public schools unless it becomes a problem. If she starts catching everything, or if Jordin has problems when she starts school...we will have to seek other options. I would like her to go to school w/ all her friends if it works out and doesn't affect her health.
I have worried about whether or not to do public or home school for my girls. I am so worried about them getting sick too much at school. My 5 year old ahs been in preschool this year and has already been exposed to so many different things and there are only 12 other kids! Luckily she has a GREAT immune system and hasn't caught any of it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">)
I have decided that we will stay in the public schools unless it becomes a problem. If she starts catching everything, or if Jordin has problems when she starts school...we will have to seek other options. I would like her to go to school w/ all her friends if it works out and doesn't affect her health.
I have decided that we will stay in the public schools unless it becomes a problem. If she starts catching everything, or if Jordin has problems when she starts school...we will have to seek other options. I would like her to go to school w/ all her friends if it works out and doesn't affect her health.
I have worried about whether or not to do public or home school for my girls. I am so worried about them getting sick too much at school. My 5 year old ahs been in preschool this year and has already been exposed to so many different things and there are only 12 other kids! Luckily she has a GREAT immune system and hasn't caught any of it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">)
I have decided that we will stay in the public schools unless it becomes a problem. If she starts catching everything, or if Jordin has problems when she starts school...we will have to seek other options. I would like her to go to school w/ all her friends if it works out and doesn't affect her health.
I have decided that we will stay in the public schools unless it becomes a problem. If she starts catching everything, or if Jordin has problems when she starts school...we will have to seek other options. I would like her to go to school w/ all her friends if it works out and doesn't affect her health.
I have worried about whether or not to do public or home school for my girls. I am so worried about them getting sick too much at school. My 5 year old ahs been in preschool this year and has already been exposed to so many different things and there are only 12 other kids! Luckily she has a GREAT immune system and hasn't caught any of it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">)
I have decided that we will stay in the public schools unless it becomes a problem. If she starts catching everything, or if Jordin has problems when she starts school...we will have to seek other options. I would like her to go to school w/ all her friends if it works out and doesn't affect her health.
I have decided that we will stay in the public schools unless it becomes a problem. If she starts catching everything, or if Jordin has problems when she starts school...we will have to seek other options. I would like her to go to school w/ all her friends if it works out and doesn't affect her health.
I have worried about whether or not to do public or home school for my girls. I am so worried about them getting sick too much at school. My 5 year old ahs been in preschool this year and has already been exposed to so many different things and there are only 12 other kids! Luckily she has a GREAT immune system and hasn't caught any of it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">)
<br />I have decided that we will stay in the public schools unless it becomes a problem. If she starts catching everything, or if Jordin has problems when she starts school...we will have to seek other options. I would like her to go to school w/ all her friends if it works out and doesn't affect her health.
<br />I have decided that we will stay in the public schools unless it becomes a problem. If she starts catching everything, or if Jordin has problems when she starts school...we will have to seek other options. I would like her to go to school w/ all her friends if it works out and doesn't affect her health.
theLostMiler
New member
Hmm, a good question.
I am replying as a PWCF. I never did homeschooling, but also never had many problems growing up as far as hospitalizations either. I did have a couple times where accomadations were needed, but never had any problems though, but I did live in a small town, with only one high school, one junior high and middle school and 3 elementary schools.
Being around other kids is definitely a risk, but can also help build immunities up also. As your kids age, they can hopefully start doing extra curricular activities which can help them stay active and feel part of a team. I did cheerleading and it was a great form of exercise. I know many cf'ers that did sports growing up on the forums too that would most likely attest to the benefit of being an athlete. I also did choir which is another form of lung exercise just like playing an instrument that you blow into could be.
I know some religious friends that did homeschooling at a younger age, then started in either 8th or 9th grade at public school, and maybe you could start like that to help out during the "taste everything, snotty noses, not washing hands unless told so" stage?
I thought it might help to give you one view of a cf'er. Good Luck in deciding, whenever that is <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I am replying as a PWCF. I never did homeschooling, but also never had many problems growing up as far as hospitalizations either. I did have a couple times where accomadations were needed, but never had any problems though, but I did live in a small town, with only one high school, one junior high and middle school and 3 elementary schools.
Being around other kids is definitely a risk, but can also help build immunities up also. As your kids age, they can hopefully start doing extra curricular activities which can help them stay active and feel part of a team. I did cheerleading and it was a great form of exercise. I know many cf'ers that did sports growing up on the forums too that would most likely attest to the benefit of being an athlete. I also did choir which is another form of lung exercise just like playing an instrument that you blow into could be.
I know some religious friends that did homeschooling at a younger age, then started in either 8th or 9th grade at public school, and maybe you could start like that to help out during the "taste everything, snotty noses, not washing hands unless told so" stage?
I thought it might help to give you one view of a cf'er. Good Luck in deciding, whenever that is <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
theLostMiler
New member
Hmm, a good question.
I am replying as a PWCF. I never did homeschooling, but also never had many problems growing up as far as hospitalizations either. I did have a couple times where accomadations were needed, but never had any problems though, but I did live in a small town, with only one high school, one junior high and middle school and 3 elementary schools.
Being around other kids is definitely a risk, but can also help build immunities up also. As your kids age, they can hopefully start doing extra curricular activities which can help them stay active and feel part of a team. I did cheerleading and it was a great form of exercise. I know many cf'ers that did sports growing up on the forums too that would most likely attest to the benefit of being an athlete. I also did choir which is another form of lung exercise just like playing an instrument that you blow into could be.
I know some religious friends that did homeschooling at a younger age, then started in either 8th or 9th grade at public school, and maybe you could start like that to help out during the "taste everything, snotty noses, not washing hands unless told so" stage?
I thought it might help to give you one view of a cf'er. Good Luck in deciding, whenever that is <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I am replying as a PWCF. I never did homeschooling, but also never had many problems growing up as far as hospitalizations either. I did have a couple times where accomadations were needed, but never had any problems though, but I did live in a small town, with only one high school, one junior high and middle school and 3 elementary schools.
Being around other kids is definitely a risk, but can also help build immunities up also. As your kids age, they can hopefully start doing extra curricular activities which can help them stay active and feel part of a team. I did cheerleading and it was a great form of exercise. I know many cf'ers that did sports growing up on the forums too that would most likely attest to the benefit of being an athlete. I also did choir which is another form of lung exercise just like playing an instrument that you blow into could be.
I know some religious friends that did homeschooling at a younger age, then started in either 8th or 9th grade at public school, and maybe you could start like that to help out during the "taste everything, snotty noses, not washing hands unless told so" stage?
I thought it might help to give you one view of a cf'er. Good Luck in deciding, whenever that is <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
theLostMiler
New member
Hmm, a good question.
I am replying as a PWCF. I never did homeschooling, but also never had many problems growing up as far as hospitalizations either. I did have a couple times where accomadations were needed, but never had any problems though, but I did live in a small town, with only one high school, one junior high and middle school and 3 elementary schools.
Being around other kids is definitely a risk, but can also help build immunities up also. As your kids age, they can hopefully start doing extra curricular activities which can help them stay active and feel part of a team. I did cheerleading and it was a great form of exercise. I know many cf'ers that did sports growing up on the forums too that would most likely attest to the benefit of being an athlete. I also did choir which is another form of lung exercise just like playing an instrument that you blow into could be.
I know some religious friends that did homeschooling at a younger age, then started in either 8th or 9th grade at public school, and maybe you could start like that to help out during the "taste everything, snotty noses, not washing hands unless told so" stage?
I thought it might help to give you one view of a cf'er. Good Luck in deciding, whenever that is <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I am replying as a PWCF. I never did homeschooling, but also never had many problems growing up as far as hospitalizations either. I did have a couple times where accomadations were needed, but never had any problems though, but I did live in a small town, with only one high school, one junior high and middle school and 3 elementary schools.
Being around other kids is definitely a risk, but can also help build immunities up also. As your kids age, they can hopefully start doing extra curricular activities which can help them stay active and feel part of a team. I did cheerleading and it was a great form of exercise. I know many cf'ers that did sports growing up on the forums too that would most likely attest to the benefit of being an athlete. I also did choir which is another form of lung exercise just like playing an instrument that you blow into could be.
I know some religious friends that did homeschooling at a younger age, then started in either 8th or 9th grade at public school, and maybe you could start like that to help out during the "taste everything, snotty noses, not washing hands unless told so" stage?
I thought it might help to give you one view of a cf'er. Good Luck in deciding, whenever that is <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
theLostMiler
New member
Hmm, a good question.
I am replying as a PWCF. I never did homeschooling, but also never had many problems growing up as far as hospitalizations either. I did have a couple times where accomadations were needed, but never had any problems though, but I did live in a small town, with only one high school, one junior high and middle school and 3 elementary schools.
Being around other kids is definitely a risk, but can also help build immunities up also. As your kids age, they can hopefully start doing extra curricular activities which can help them stay active and feel part of a team. I did cheerleading and it was a great form of exercise. I know many cf'ers that did sports growing up on the forums too that would most likely attest to the benefit of being an athlete. I also did choir which is another form of lung exercise just like playing an instrument that you blow into could be.
I know some religious friends that did homeschooling at a younger age, then started in either 8th or 9th grade at public school, and maybe you could start like that to help out during the "taste everything, snotty noses, not washing hands unless told so" stage?
I thought it might help to give you one view of a cf'er. Good Luck in deciding, whenever that is <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I am replying as a PWCF. I never did homeschooling, but also never had many problems growing up as far as hospitalizations either. I did have a couple times where accomadations were needed, but never had any problems though, but I did live in a small town, with only one high school, one junior high and middle school and 3 elementary schools.
Being around other kids is definitely a risk, but can also help build immunities up also. As your kids age, they can hopefully start doing extra curricular activities which can help them stay active and feel part of a team. I did cheerleading and it was a great form of exercise. I know many cf'ers that did sports growing up on the forums too that would most likely attest to the benefit of being an athlete. I also did choir which is another form of lung exercise just like playing an instrument that you blow into could be.
I know some religious friends that did homeschooling at a younger age, then started in either 8th or 9th grade at public school, and maybe you could start like that to help out during the "taste everything, snotty noses, not washing hands unless told so" stage?
I thought it might help to give you one view of a cf'er. Good Luck in deciding, whenever that is <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
theLostMiler
New member
Hmm, a good question.
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<br />I am replying as a PWCF. I never did homeschooling, but also never had many problems growing up as far as hospitalizations either. I did have a couple times where accomadations were needed, but never had any problems though, but I did live in a small town, with only one high school, one junior high and middle school and 3 elementary schools.
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<br />Being around other kids is definitely a risk, but can also help build immunities up also. As your kids age, they can hopefully start doing extra curricular activities which can help them stay active and feel part of a team. I did cheerleading and it was a great form of exercise. I know many cf'ers that did sports growing up on the forums too that would most likely attest to the benefit of being an athlete. I also did choir which is another form of lung exercise just like playing an instrument that you blow into could be.
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<br />I know some religious friends that did homeschooling at a younger age, then started in either 8th or 9th grade at public school, and maybe you could start like that to help out during the "taste everything, snotty noses, not washing hands unless told so" stage?
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<br />I thought it might help to give you one view of a cf'er. Good Luck in deciding, whenever that is <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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<br />I am replying as a PWCF. I never did homeschooling, but also never had many problems growing up as far as hospitalizations either. I did have a couple times where accomadations were needed, but never had any problems though, but I did live in a small town, with only one high school, one junior high and middle school and 3 elementary schools.
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<br />Being around other kids is definitely a risk, but can also help build immunities up also. As your kids age, they can hopefully start doing extra curricular activities which can help them stay active and feel part of a team. I did cheerleading and it was a great form of exercise. I know many cf'ers that did sports growing up on the forums too that would most likely attest to the benefit of being an athlete. I also did choir which is another form of lung exercise just like playing an instrument that you blow into could be.
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<br />I know some religious friends that did homeschooling at a younger age, then started in either 8th or 9th grade at public school, and maybe you could start like that to help out during the "taste everything, snotty noses, not washing hands unless told so" stage?
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<br />I thought it might help to give you one view of a cf'er. Good Luck in deciding, whenever that is <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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