In case she hasn't looked in to it, some Christian schools offer scholarships. They are often contributed to by the church the school is associated with. Lots of wealthy or older people like to contribute to help get kids in the school and out of the public school systems. It may not pay all of the fee (sometimes it does) but it may pay enough for her to be able to send her kids. And also, they usually charge less for each successive child. So for instance, you are paying $450 per month. Let's say she pays that for her oldest. Then the second child enrolled may be charged say, $375 per month and the third $300 per month. That would be a total of $1,125. If a scholarship existed that would pay say, 75% of that, she might be able to send her kids to the school paying only around $280 total per month for all three out of her own pocket. Of course, home schooling is awesome as well. There are pros and cons to both. I do wonder if Christian schools would be open to the idea of 'part time' students. Students who attend only certain classes and therefore get a reduced rate. Some might be.
I really appreciate your thoughts and advice. I will pass it on...and will look for help for my own adopted daughter, who is 8 years old. My older daughter is a pastor's wife, songwriter, and singer. Such a beautiful soul.
You're welcome. Like I said, it might be better just to keep homeschooling them. It's great for kids to be home with mom, and great for mom too. But of course there are benefits to a good Christian school, as well. I hope you all work it out the way that's best for your family.
In case she hasn't looked in to it, some Christian schools offer scholarships. They are often contributed to by the church the school is associated with. Lots of wealthy or older people like to contribute to help get kids in the school and out of the public school systems. It may not pay all of the fee (sometimes it does) but it may pay enough for her to be able to send her kids. And also, they usually charge less for each successive child. So for instance, you are paying $450 per month. Let's say she pays that for her oldest. Then the second child enrolled may be charged say, $375 per month and the third $300 per month. That would be a total of $1,125. If a scholarship existed that would pay say, 75% of that, she might be able to send her kids to the school paying only around $280 total per month for all three out of her own pocket. Of course, home schooling is awesome as well. There are pros and cons to both. I do wonder if Christian schools would be open to the idea of 'part time' students. Students who attend only certain classes and therefore get a reduced rate. Some might be.
I really appreciate your thoughts and advice. I will pass it on...and will look for help for my own adopted daughter, who is 8 years old. My older daughter is a pastor's wife, songwriter, and singer. Such a beautiful soul.
You're welcome. Like I said, it might be better just to keep homeschooling them. It's great for kids to be home with mom, and great for mom too. But of course there are benefits to a good Christian school, as well. I hope you all work it out the way that's best for your family.