This summer when my daughter first joined our neighborhood swim team, I remember her practicing every morning for two straight weeks before the very first swim meet. The morning of the big meet, we were all nervous. The officials called up her age group (6 and under) and about seven little girls walked onto the pool deck.“On your mark. Get set.” POW!
And 6 little girls dove in the pool and swam to their heart’s content toward the finish line. The seventh little girl was my 6 year old still standing on deck-crying. Fast forward eight weeks, and that same six year old has won four first place ribbons and received a 5th place ribbon from the city meet!
Many times the trials and tribulations that our children go through are life lessons not only for them but for us as well. Here I am “standing on deck” with the very first issue of School Choice. After months of planning and preparation, I’m excited to bring to you a magazine that shines a spotlight one of the most important issues that we face as parents: Educating our children!
Steve Balak, Head of School at St. Gabriel’s gives a fresh perspective on the Private School Difference ( pg. 8) Exploring all your options? Read the article on What’s a Charter School? (pg. 6) The cornerstone of this magazine is the K-12 School Guide (starting on page 12).
Take time and become informed on all your options. Because that’s what it’s all about. Your kids. Your choice.
