E*e
2 楼
我揣测一下，这两不相干啊
送私立不等于可以不用在请TUTOR
送私立也未必就比最好的公立高级多少
请TUTOR的钱也不等于可以送私立啊
【在 m*******3 的大作中提到】
: 看到北大同学不惜重金为孩子请private tutor
: 很好奇为什么不送孩子去私立的学校
送私立不等于可以不用在请TUTOR
送私立也未必就比最好的公立高级多少
请TUTOR的钱也不等于可以送私立啊
【在 m*******3 的大作中提到】
: 看到北大同学不惜重金为孩子请private tutor
: 很好奇为什么不送孩子去私立的学校
P*s
3 楼
套用皮神的术语，
private tutor那是私练
private school那是social。。。
【在 E*********e 的大作中提到】
: 我揣测一下，这两不相干啊
: 送私立不等于可以不用在请TUTOR
: 送私立也未必就比最好的公立高级多少
: 请TUTOR的钱也不等于可以送私立啊
private tutor那是私练
private school那是social。。。
【在 E*********e 的大作中提到】
: 我揣测一下，这两不相干啊
: 送私立不等于可以不用在请TUTOR
: 送私立也未必就比最好的公立高级多少
: 请TUTOR的钱也不等于可以送私立啊
l*a
4 楼
皮神是who...
【在 P***s 的大作中提到】
: 套用皮神的术语，
: private tutor那是私练
: private school那是social。。。
【在 P***s 的大作中提到】
: 套用皮神的术语，
: private tutor那是私练
: private school那是social。。。
P*s
5 楼
是不是，你，刚给人家的帖子mark的。。。
【在 l******a 的大作中提到】
: 皮神是who...
【在 l******a 的大作中提到】
: 皮神是who...
l*a
6 楼
mark 啥？我只mark了t2儿那篇。
【在 P***s 的大作中提到】
: 是不是，你，刚给人家的帖子mark的。。。
【在 P***s 的大作中提到】
: 是不是，你，刚给人家的帖子mark的。。。
P*s
7 楼
唉，皮神，奏是那个三年级双胞胎的爹。。。
【在 l******a 的大作中提到】
: mark 啥？我只mark了t2儿那篇。
【在 l******a 的大作中提到】
: mark 啥？我只mark了t2儿那篇。
m*3
8 楼
老年痴呆
表达不零
偶就是想问为什么不送james去私立学校呢
私教那么多钱都花了
搬家也花了不少钱
为毛不选个适合james的私利学校一直读下去
偶纯curious
【在 E*********e 的大作中提到】
: 我揣测一下，这两不相干啊
: 送私立不等于可以不用在请TUTOR
: 送私立也未必就比最好的公立高级多少
: 请TUTOR的钱也不等于可以送私立啊
表达不零
偶就是想问为什么不送james去私立学校呢
私教那么多钱都花了
搬家也花了不少钱
为毛不选个适合james的私利学校一直读下去
偶纯curious
【在 E*********e 的大作中提到】
: 我揣测一下，这两不相干啊
: 送私立不等于可以不用在请TUTOR
: 送私立也未必就比最好的公立高级多少
: 请TUTOR的钱也不等于可以送私立啊
B*1
9 楼
Very logical!
Thanks.
【在 E*********e 的大作中提到】
: 我揣测一下，这两不相干啊
: 送私立不等于可以不用在请TUTOR
: 送私立也未必就比最好的公立高级多少
: 请TUTOR的钱也不等于可以送私立啊
Thanks.
【在 E*********e 的大作中提到】
: 我揣测一下，这两不相干啊
: 送私立不等于可以不用在请TUTOR
: 送私立也未必就比最好的公立高级多少
: 请TUTOR的钱也不等于可以送私立啊
B*1
10 楼
If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
abilities. His score was the highest: at college sophomore level according
to the scale. He mentioned that some passages must have been directly copied
from some classic novels he had read since he could recognize the tones and
opinions expressed by the characters. When I first heard the news that a
particle had been proved to travel faster than light, I asked James what
particle could do that. His answer without reading the news was neutrinos! I
was speechless. His understanding of particle physics is way beyond my level.
Therefore starting from last year, I subscribed to Nature and Science just
to expand his exposure to science in general. Only $99 each for a year.
Cheap! We already had Scientific American and National Geography at home. I
am not saying that he understands all the hard science discussed in those
journals. I only want him to know what is out there for people to explore.
The private tutors we hired were extremely talented and genuinely nice
people. Every one of them loves teaching James. They chat about many
topics other than science, ranging from their adventure in Nature to some
touchy issues in politics. They treat James as an intellectual, not a child.
I am sure James learned a lot from his tutors as much as what he learned
about science through the tutoring sessions. If you are surrounded by good
people, it would be easier and natural to become one yourself.
At James' level, school work is like daily commute and private lessons plus
other extracurricular activities are like professional racing. Therefore, he
needs a good coach or coaches.
Finally, we are not rich people to begin with. A good public school coupled
with ample private tutuoring is the best we can afford. James has friends
everywhere since he moved from school to school, from coast to coast. We do
not own a house or a fancy car. But we enjoy learning and exploring the world.
Our plan for the summer is to visit the museums in Europe. View the masterpiece
in their true colors!
program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
abilities. His score was the highest: at college sophomore level according
to the scale. He mentioned that some passages must have been directly copied
from some classic novels he had read since he could recognize the tones and
opinions expressed by the characters. When I first heard the news that a
particle had been proved to travel faster than light, I asked James what
particle could do that. His answer without reading the news was neutrinos! I
was speechless. His understanding of particle physics is way beyond my level.
Therefore starting from last year, I subscribed to Nature and Science just
to expand his exposure to science in general. Only $99 each for a year.
Cheap! We already had Scientific American and National Geography at home. I
am not saying that he understands all the hard science discussed in those
journals. I only want him to know what is out there for people to explore.
The private tutors we hired were extremely talented and genuinely nice
people. Every one of them loves teaching James. They chat about many
topics other than science, ranging from their adventure in Nature to some
touchy issues in politics. They treat James as an intellectual, not a child.
I am sure James learned a lot from his tutors as much as what he learned
about science through the tutoring sessions. If you are surrounded by good
people, it would be easier and natural to become one yourself.
At James' level, school work is like daily commute and private lessons plus
other extracurricular activities are like professional racing. Therefore, he
needs a good coach or coaches.
Finally, we are not rich people to begin with. A good public school coupled
with ample private tutuoring is the best we can afford. James has friends
everywhere since he moved from school to school, from coast to coast. We do
not own a house or a fancy car. But we enjoy learning and exploring the world.
Our plan for the summer is to visit the museums in Europe. View the masterpiece
in their true colors!
m*3
11 楼
Thanks for sharing.
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
m*k
12 楼
赞james.那个比光速快不是说乌龙了么。这么说还可能啊！
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
n*w
13 楼
太长了，但还是很佩服爸爸对孩子用的心。
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
l*r
14 楼
既然公校就是commute，为啥不直接home school啊？
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
P*d
15 楼
Social better?
★ 发自iPhone App: ChineseWeb - 中文网站浏览器
【在 l*****r 的大作中提到】
: 既然公校就是commute，为啥不直接home school啊？
:
: English
★ 发自iPhone App: ChineseWeb - 中文网站浏览器
【在 l*****r 的大作中提到】
: 既然公校就是commute，为啥不直接home school啊？
:
: English
l*r
16 楼
homeschool的娃也有social啊。
【在 P*********d 的大作中提到】
: Social better?
:
: ★ 发自iPhone App: ChineseWeb - 中文网站浏览器
【在 P*********d 的大作中提到】
: Social better?
:
: ★ 发自iPhone App: ChineseWeb - 中文网站浏览器
B*1
17 楼
Ditto.
Plus team competitions.
【在 P*********d 的大作中提到】
: Social better?
:
: ★ 发自iPhone App: ChineseWeb - 中文网站浏览器
Plus team competitions.
【在 P*********d 的大作中提到】
: Social better?
:
: ★ 发自iPhone App: ChineseWeb - 中文网站浏览器
n*h
18 楼
我猜私力学校的平均水平比公立高, 但是拔尖的不见得会被特别照顾. 每个家长都出了
好多钱, 当然不想老师精力都集中在几个学习好的身上. 我记得有人说, 特好的,特差
的适合进公立, 中等偏上的, 进私立好.
【在 m*******3 的大作中提到】
: 看到北大同学不惜重金为孩子请private tutor
: 很好奇为什么不送孩子去私立的学校
好多钱, 当然不想老师精力都集中在几个学习好的身上. 我记得有人说, 特好的,特差
的适合进公立, 中等偏上的, 进私立好.
【在 m*******3 的大作中提到】
: 看到北大同学不惜重金为孩子请private tutor
: 很好奇为什么不送孩子去私立的学校
n*h
19 楼
Home school里面不会有学校的硬件, 比如实验室之类. 将来申请大学的时候, 没有老
师推荐信. 美国很多竞赛都是以学校为单位报名的, 北大孩子就没有机会去了.
最重要的是, 北大家两口子都上班. 找TUTOR可以利用晚上和周末. HOMESCHOOL就必须
有一个人在家里不上班.
【在 l*****r 的大作中提到】
: 既然公校就是commute，为啥不直接home school啊？
:
: English
师推荐信. 美国很多竞赛都是以学校为单位报名的, 北大孩子就没有机会去了.
最重要的是, 北大家两口子都上班. 找TUTOR可以利用晚上和周末. HOMESCHOOL就必须
有一个人在家里不上班.
【在 l*****r 的大作中提到】
: 既然公校就是commute，为啥不直接home school啊？
:
: English
i*m
20 楼
Want to give you a High Five, as a parent!
A question for you:
Has James told you what he wants to be in future? Or, do you have any
expection for him in term of career?
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
A question for you:
Has James told you what he wants to be in future? Or, do you have any
expection for him in term of career?
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
i*m
21 楼
I have to agree with you
【在 n********h 的大作中提到】
: Home school里面不会有学校的硬件, 比如实验室之类. 将来申请大学的时候, 没有老
: 师推荐信. 美国很多竞赛都是以学校为单位报名的, 北大孩子就没有机会去了.
: 最重要的是, 北大家两口子都上班. 找TUTOR可以利用晚上和周末. HOMESCHOOL就必须
: 有一个人在家里不上班.
【在 n********h 的大作中提到】
: Home school里面不会有学校的硬件, 比如实验室之类. 将来申请大学的时候, 没有老
: 师推荐信. 美国很多竞赛都是以学校为单位报名的, 北大孩子就没有机会去了.
: 最重要的是, 北大家两口子都上班. 找TUTOR可以利用晚上和周末. HOMESCHOOL就必须
: 有一个人在家里不上班.
m*a
22 楼
我邻居的两个孩子就是home school的。为此，我还专门打听了下home school。其实
home school 也是有有组织有机构的，有他们内部的网站。很多实验，他们都可以组织
起来一块到学校去做。
home school也是可以参加竞赛的。去年的国际数学奥赛美国总分第一的就是加州一
homeschool的犹太小孩。
【在 n********h 的大作中提到】
: Home school里面不会有学校的硬件, 比如实验室之类. 将来申请大学的时候, 没有老
: 师推荐信. 美国很多竞赛都是以学校为单位报名的, 北大孩子就没有机会去了.
: 最重要的是, 北大家两口子都上班. 找TUTOR可以利用晚上和周末. HOMESCHOOL就必须
: 有一个人在家里不上班.
home school 也是有有组织有机构的，有他们内部的网站。很多实验，他们都可以组织
起来一块到学校去做。
home school也是可以参加竞赛的。去年的国际数学奥赛美国总分第一的就是加州一
homeschool的犹太小孩。
【在 n********h 的大作中提到】
: Home school里面不会有学校的硬件, 比如实验室之类. 将来申请大学的时候, 没有老
: 师推荐信. 美国很多竞赛都是以学校为单位报名的, 北大孩子就没有机会去了.
: 最重要的是, 北大家两口子都上班. 找TUTOR可以利用晚上和周末. HOMESCHOOL就必须
: 有一个人在家里不上班.
B*1
23 楼
For now he wants to become a medical doctor who has his own clinic and who
has a lab in a nearby university to do medical research.
Maybe he will write a book or two.
And continue doodling during the breaks . . .
【在 i******m 的大作中提到】
: Want to give you a High Five, as a parent!
: A question for you:
: Has James told you what he wants to be in future? Or, do you have any
: expection for him in term of career?
:
: English
has a lab in a nearby university to do medical research.
Maybe he will write a book or two.
And continue doodling during the breaks . . .
【在 i******m 的大作中提到】
: Want to give you a High Five, as a parent!
: A question for you:
: Has James told you what he wants to be in future? Or, do you have any
: expection for him in term of career?
:
: English
P*d
24 楼
see~
and leadership
hehe
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: Ditto.
: Plus team competitions.
and leadership
hehe
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: Ditto.
: Plus team competitions.
n*h
25 楼
但是还缺学校的推荐信， 不知道这个关键不关键．
【在 m*******a 的大作中提到】
: 我邻居的两个孩子就是home school的。为此，我还专门打听了下home school。其实
: home school 也是有有组织有机构的，有他们内部的网站。很多实验，他们都可以组织
: 起来一块到学校去做。
: home school也是可以参加竞赛的。去年的国际数学奥赛美国总分第一的就是加州一
: homeschool的犹太小孩。
【在 m*******a 的大作中提到】
: 我邻居的两个孩子就是home school的。为此，我还专门打听了下home school。其实
: home school 也是有有组织有机构的，有他们内部的网站。很多实验，他们都可以组织
: 起来一块到学校去做。
: home school也是可以参加竞赛的。去年的国际数学奥赛美国总分第一的就是加州一
: homeschool的犹太小孩。
n*w
26 楼
我怎么觉得你是昨天在哪把份额用完了//跑
【在 P*********d 的大作中提到】
: see~
: and leadership
: hehe
【在 P*********d 的大作中提到】
: see~
: and leadership
: hehe
g*y
27 楼
Zan! Thanks for sharing!!
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
m*8
28 楼
Thanks for sharing!
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
q*6
29 楼
Zan! Is James at the first year of middle school now?
BTW, parents vision has long term impact on kids. Vision leads to action,
then action leads to result. So thanks for sharing with us your family
vision, plan and result!
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
BTW, parents vision has long term impact on kids. Vision leads to action,
then action leads to result. So thanks for sharing with us your family
vision, plan and result!
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
q*6
30 楼
Oh, at which grade James start to use private tutor?
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: Zan! Is James at the first year of middle school now?
: BTW, parents vision has long term impact on kids. Vision leads to action,
: then action leads to result. So thanks for sharing with us your family
: vision, plan and result!
:
: English
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: Zan! Is James at the first year of middle school now?
: BTW, parents vision has long term impact on kids. Vision leads to action,
: then action leads to result. So thanks for sharing with us your family
: vision, plan and result!
:
: English
B*1
31 楼
Thanks.
He is in 7th grade, the first year of middle school.
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: Zan! Is James at the first year of middle school now?
: BTW, parents vision has long term impact on kids. Vision leads to action,
: then action leads to result. So thanks for sharing with us your family
: vision, plan and result!
:
: English
He is in 7th grade, the first year of middle school.
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: Zan! Is James at the first year of middle school now?
: BTW, parents vision has long term impact on kids. Vision leads to action,
: then action leads to result. So thanks for sharing with us your family
: vision, plan and result!
:
: English
q*6
32 楼
BTW, I think you should buy a house though.House market is at the bottom,
interest at the bottom, you are in an excellent school district. To manage
family/personal finance is very important, having too much cash sitting idle
is burdensome. With both parents working, even though you are spending $
1000/mth on James private tutor, it's a huge amount in the way you are
spending but net net still less than my No.2's daycare fee. :-) I do pay
your couple great respect how much you are willing to spend $ on James, I
want to throw $ at my kids too in principle, but in reality I always
hesitate when the bill gets too high. But net net with one kid, it's a
different scale of kids spending.
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: Thanks.
: He is in 7th grade, the first year of middle school.
interest at the bottom, you are in an excellent school district. To manage
family/personal finance is very important, having too much cash sitting idle
is burdensome. With both parents working, even though you are spending $
1000/mth on James private tutor, it's a huge amount in the way you are
spending but net net still less than my No.2's daycare fee. :-) I do pay
your couple great respect how much you are willing to spend $ on James, I
want to throw $ at my kids too in principle, but in reality I always
hesitate when the bill gets too high. But net net with one kid, it's a
different scale of kids spending.
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: Thanks.
: He is in 7th grade, the first year of middle school.
q*6
33 楼
Beida 101: at which grade James start to use private tutor? -- I'm now
convinced by your post to look into this.
convinced by your post to look into this.
B*1
34 楼
It depends on the readiness of the child. In the very beginning, we had a
group lesson in Math for him when he was four and a half. He was the
youngest in the class and the teacher just placed him next to her desk. So
he was accustomed to extra classes after (pre)school at a young age. Then
when James was 8 years old in third grade, we hired his first private tutor
and the subject is Chemistry. Less than a year later, we hired a Physics
tutor.
Now he has finished College General Chemistry (twice) and College Inorganic
Chemistry, and he will start College Organic Chemistry later this year and
Biochemistry after that. Originally our plan was to let him enroll in a
local community college so that he could run some experiments in the lab.
That proved to be almost impossible due to his age and the college
regulations. It turned out only a few colleges allow students younger than
15 to enroll in any college-level class, for credit or for fun, on-line or
in person. I might have to build a lab for him at home (secretely) or
figure out a way to sneak into a lab somehow.
The Physics subject is at a slower pace than Chemistry. Math private
tutoring started when he was 10 for pre-calculus. We also bought Grey's
Anatomy for him.
Based on his progress so far, it appears that James can breeze through most of
the AP science classes in high school. If so, he would have more time to focus
on social activities and team competitions.
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: Beida 101: at which grade James start to use private tutor? -- I'm now
: convinced by your post to look into this.
group lesson in Math for him when he was four and a half. He was the
youngest in the class and the teacher just placed him next to her desk. So
he was accustomed to extra classes after (pre)school at a young age. Then
when James was 8 years old in third grade, we hired his first private tutor
and the subject is Chemistry. Less than a year later, we hired a Physics
tutor.
Now he has finished College General Chemistry (twice) and College Inorganic
Chemistry, and he will start College Organic Chemistry later this year and
Biochemistry after that. Originally our plan was to let him enroll in a
local community college so that he could run some experiments in the lab.
That proved to be almost impossible due to his age and the college
regulations. It turned out only a few colleges allow students younger than
15 to enroll in any college-level class, for credit or for fun, on-line or
in person. I might have to build a lab for him at home (secretely) or
figure out a way to sneak into a lab somehow.
The Physics subject is at a slower pace than Chemistry. Math private
tutoring started when he was 10 for pre-calculus. We also bought Grey's
Anatomy for him.
Based on his progress so far, it appears that James can breeze through most of
the AP science classes in high school. If so, he would have more time to focus
on social activities and team competitions.
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: Beida 101: at which grade James start to use private tutor? -- I'm now
: convinced by your post to look into this.
B*1
35 楼
True. We might move again this summer and we will look into that at the new
place.
idle
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: BTW, I think you should buy a house though.House market is at the bottom,
: interest at the bottom, you are in an excellent school district. To manage
: family/personal finance is very important, having too much cash sitting idle
: is burdensome. With both parents working, even though you are spending $
: 1000/mth on James private tutor, it's a huge amount in the way you are
: spending but net net still less than my No.2's daycare fee. :-) I do pay
: your couple great respect how much you are willing to spend $ on James, I
: want to throw $ at my kids too in principle, but in reality I always
: hesitate when the bill gets too high. But net net with one kid, it's a
: different scale of kids spending.
place.
idle
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: BTW, I think you should buy a house though.House market is at the bottom,
: interest at the bottom, you are in an excellent school district. To manage
: family/personal finance is very important, having too much cash sitting idle
: is burdensome. With both parents working, even though you are spending $
: 1000/mth on James private tutor, it's a huge amount in the way you are
: spending but net net still less than my No.2's daycare fee. :-) I do pay
: your couple great respect how much you are willing to spend $ on James, I
: want to throw $ at my kids too in principle, but in reality I always
: hesitate when the bill gets too high. But net net with one kid, it's a
: different scale of kids spending.
q*6
36 楼
He's almost too advance for my compreshension. Is he bored at school? Seems
it's a waste of him time for school. If the value is just social, seems too
little value there.
tutor
Inorganic
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: It depends on the readiness of the child. In the very beginning, we had a
: group lesson in Math for him when he was four and a half. He was the
: youngest in the class and the teacher just placed him next to her desk. So
: he was accustomed to extra classes after (pre)school at a young age. Then
: when James was 8 years old in third grade, we hired his first private tutor
: and the subject is Chemistry. Less than a year later, we hired a Physics
: tutor.
: Now he has finished College General Chemistry (twice) and College Inorganic
: Chemistry, and he will start College Organic Chemistry later this year and
: Biochemistry after that. Originally our plan was to let him enroll in a
it's a waste of him time for school. If the value is just social, seems too
little value there.
tutor
Inorganic
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: It depends on the readiness of the child. In the very beginning, we had a
: group lesson in Math for him when he was four and a half. He was the
: youngest in the class and the teacher just placed him next to her desk. So
: he was accustomed to extra classes after (pre)school at a young age. Then
: when James was 8 years old in third grade, we hired his first private tutor
: and the subject is Chemistry. Less than a year later, we hired a Physics
: tutor.
: Now he has finished College General Chemistry (twice) and College Inorganic
: Chemistry, and he will start College Organic Chemistry later this year and
: Biochemistry after that. Originally our plan was to let him enroll in a
l*r
37 楼
先谢谢LZ发这个帖子。 对于没有爬楼的同学来说， 把问题挑出来单独问太重要了。
否则我根本没看见这回事儿。
请问北大同学怎么找到这些很好的tutor的。 听起来好像还不止一个。
【在 m*******3 的大作中提到】
: 看到北大同学不惜重金为孩子请private tutor
: 很好奇为什么不送孩子去私立的学校
否则我根本没看见这回事儿。
请问北大同学怎么找到这些很好的tutor的。 听起来好像还不止一个。
【在 m*******3 的大作中提到】
: 看到北大同学不惜重金为孩子请private tutor
: 很好奇为什么不送孩子去私立的学校
B*1
38 楼
At the end of the day, one has to mingle with the crowd and become a member
of the society. Therefore, attending any school is important to forge the
bond with fellow members, young and old. There are always interesting
things to do during a class. So far I don't think he is bored at school.
Seems
too
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: He's almost too advance for my compreshension. Is he bored at school? Seems
: it's a waste of him time for school. If the value is just social, seems too
: little value there.
:
: tutor
: Inorganic
of the society. Therefore, attending any school is important to forge the
bond with fellow members, young and old. There are always interesting
things to do during a class. So far I don't think he is bored at school.
Seems
too
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: He's almost too advance for my compreshension. Is he bored at school? Seems
: it's a waste of him time for school. If the value is just social, seems too
: little value there.
:
: tutor
: Inorganic
B*1
39 楼
Hehe.
You can search your local area for private tutor services. There are a lot
of them. Then you can check their reputations using Yelp, Google, etc. Read
all the comments about them, good or bad. Finally you can try out a tutor
for a month. If not satisfied, switch. But once you find a good tutor or
turtor service company, stick to him/her/them.
【在 l****r 的大作中提到】
: 先谢谢LZ发这个帖子。 对于没有爬楼的同学来说， 把问题挑出来单独问太重要了。
: 否则我根本没看见这回事儿。
: 请问北大同学怎么找到这些很好的tutor的。 听起来好像还不止一个。
You can search your local area for private tutor services. There are a lot
of them. Then you can check their reputations using Yelp, Google, etc. Read
all the comments about them, good or bad. Finally you can try out a tutor
for a month. If not satisfied, switch. But once you find a good tutor or
turtor service company, stick to him/her/them.
【在 l****r 的大作中提到】
: 先谢谢LZ发这个帖子。 对于没有爬楼的同学来说， 把问题挑出来单独问太重要了。
: 否则我根本没看见这回事儿。
: 请问北大同学怎么找到这些很好的tutor的。 听起来好像还不止一个。
w*t
40 楼
你能说说你对儿子学业上有什么影响吗？
lot
Read
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: Hehe.
: You can search your local area for private tutor services. There are a lot
: of them. Then you can check their reputations using Yelp, Google, etc. Read
: all the comments about them, good or bad. Finally you can try out a tutor
: for a month. If not satisfied, switch. But once you find a good tutor or
: turtor service company, stick to him/her/them.
lot
Read
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: Hehe.
: You can search your local area for private tutor services. There are a lot
: of them. Then you can check their reputations using Yelp, Google, etc. Read
: all the comments about them, good or bad. Finally you can try out a tutor
: for a month. If not satisfied, switch. But once you find a good tutor or
: turtor service company, stick to him/her/them.
q*6
41 楼
But if the school program fits a kid, then you don't have to use that much
of his after school time, you free him up for other things.
Do you think most of the private tutoring content will be learned at the
school anyways later on?
I'm most curious about this: Did the move from one school to another have
negative social impact on James? Seems most parents around me are so afraid
to break kids friend circle when it comes to move or not decision. Common
view is at least you don't break that within the elementary years, or within
middle school years, or within high schools years. If you have to move him
to start a new middle school or high school at the first year, that's still
acceptable if you have to.
Your potential move this summer, is that because after a close look your
family is disappointed about Thomas Jefferson High?
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: At the end of the day, one has to mingle with the crowd and become a member
: of the society. Therefore, attending any school is important to forge the
: bond with fellow members, young and old. There are always interesting
: things to do during a class. So far I don't think he is bored at school.
:
: Seems
: too
of his after school time, you free him up for other things.
Do you think most of the private tutoring content will be learned at the
school anyways later on?
I'm most curious about this: Did the move from one school to another have
negative social impact on James? Seems most parents around me are so afraid
to break kids friend circle when it comes to move or not decision. Common
view is at least you don't break that within the elementary years, or within
middle school years, or within high schools years. If you have to move him
to start a new middle school or high school at the first year, that's still
acceptable if you have to.
Your potential move this summer, is that because after a close look your
family is disappointed about Thomas Jefferson High?
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: At the end of the day, one has to mingle with the crowd and become a member
: of the society. Therefore, attending any school is important to forge the
: bond with fellow members, young and old. There are always interesting
: things to do during a class. So far I don't think he is bored at school.
:
: Seems
: too
z*e
42 楼
北大在北维？
afraid
within
him
still
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: But if the school program fits a kid, then you don't have to use that much
: of his after school time, you free him up for other things.
: Do you think most of the private tutoring content will be learned at the
: school anyways later on?
: I'm most curious about this: Did the move from one school to another have
: negative social impact on James? Seems most parents around me are so afraid
: to break kids friend circle when it comes to move or not decision. Common
: view is at least you don't break that within the elementary years, or within
: middle school years, or within high schools years. If you have to move him
: to start a new middle school or high school at the first year, that's still
afraid
within
him
still
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: But if the school program fits a kid, then you don't have to use that much
: of his after school time, you free him up for other things.
: Do you think most of the private tutoring content will be learned at the
: school anyways later on?
: I'm most curious about this: Did the move from one school to another have
: negative social impact on James? Seems most parents around me are so afraid
: to break kids friend circle when it comes to move or not decision. Common
: view is at least you don't break that within the elementary years, or within
: middle school years, or within high schools years. If you have to move him
: to start a new middle school or high school at the first year, that's still
B*1
43 楼
Good question.
I am a chemist by training. When James was young, I was still a hard-working
medicinal chemist in San Diego. Occasionally I took him with me when I ran
some extra experiments in the lab. Of course, I would not let him roaming
around in the DANGEROUS chemistry lab, where even the air was potentially
toxic! Therefore, I would leave him in my office, where I posted a Periodic
Table on the wall. Since James was an early reader and he was bored sitting
on my chair, he started memorizing the elements from the periodic table when
he was around one and a half years. H is hydrogen, O is oxygen, Fe is iron,
etc. By the age of 3, he pretty much remembered all elements of the top
three rows.
Later we bought A LOT of books on science: rocks and minerals, biology,
chemistry, physics, astronomy, math, geology, geometry, evolution, etc. He
read those books with high interest and started to have meaningful
conversation with us about natural phenomena under the Sun or beyond the Solar
System. We just let him explore the unknowns without much restriction. To
sharpen his math skills, we enrolled him in a weekly group lesson run by a
San Diego husband-and-wife team when he was four and half year-old. We
believe that math is a foundation for science and made sure he started on a
good footing.
With respect to English, history and other social science, since James was a
ferocious reader, he naturally picked up skills all by himself or through
classes at school. We never asked him to memorize articles or new words.
Somehow he expanded his vocabulary and learned how to express himself
efficiently. All I can say is that we bring him to Barnes and Nobel on a
regular basis for a shopping spree. We have thousands of books at home.
But we do not have TV service at home. For entertainment, we watch TV series
online after he finishes homework and private lessons. That's it.
Hope the above helps.
【在 w******t 的大作中提到】
: 你能说说你对儿子学业上有什么影响吗？
:
: lot
: Read
I am a chemist by training. When James was young, I was still a hard-working
medicinal chemist in San Diego. Occasionally I took him with me when I ran
some extra experiments in the lab. Of course, I would not let him roaming
around in the DANGEROUS chemistry lab, where even the air was potentially
toxic! Therefore, I would leave him in my office, where I posted a Periodic
Table on the wall. Since James was an early reader and he was bored sitting
on my chair, he started memorizing the elements from the periodic table when
he was around one and a half years. H is hydrogen, O is oxygen, Fe is iron,
etc. By the age of 3, he pretty much remembered all elements of the top
three rows.
Later we bought A LOT of books on science: rocks and minerals, biology,
chemistry, physics, astronomy, math, geology, geometry, evolution, etc. He
read those books with high interest and started to have meaningful
conversation with us about natural phenomena under the Sun or beyond the Solar
System. We just let him explore the unknowns without much restriction. To
sharpen his math skills, we enrolled him in a weekly group lesson run by a
San Diego husband-and-wife team when he was four and half year-old. We
believe that math is a foundation for science and made sure he started on a
good footing.
With respect to English, history and other social science, since James was a
ferocious reader, he naturally picked up skills all by himself or through
classes at school. We never asked him to memorize articles or new words.
Somehow he expanded his vocabulary and learned how to express himself
efficiently. All I can say is that we bring him to Barnes and Nobel on a
regular basis for a shopping spree. We have thousands of books at home.
But we do not have TV service at home. For entertainment, we watch TV series
online after he finishes homework and private lessons. That's it.
Hope the above helps.
【在 w******t 的大作中提到】
: 你能说说你对儿子学业上有什么影响吗？
:
: lot
: Read
B*1
44 楼
Our transfers from school to school, from coast to coast, had minimal effects
on James' social life. As I said before, he has friends everywhere. For
example, he Google chats with friends both from San Diego and from Virginia.
In addition, he enjoys doodling and reading, which are both perfect
vehicles to kill time and release anxiety. He is also a joker, who knows how
to have fun and make fun of his parents. I know he wants to go back to San
Diego since he has so many good friends back there and SD's weather is one
of the best in the world. James attended 4 different elementary schools in San
Diego. He knew A LOT of students of his age.
We may or may not move, depending on our career choices. That's a different
story. If we stay, James has a good shot at TJ next year. If we move, he
could still excel in any school he joins.
afraid
within
him
still
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: But if the school program fits a kid, then you don't have to use that much
: of his after school time, you free him up for other things.
: Do you think most of the private tutoring content will be learned at the
: school anyways later on?
: I'm most curious about this: Did the move from one school to another have
: negative social impact on James? Seems most parents around me are so afraid
: to break kids friend circle when it comes to move or not decision. Common
: view is at least you don't break that within the elementary years, or within
: middle school years, or within high schools years. If you have to move him
: to start a new middle school or high school at the first year, that's still
on James' social life. As I said before, he has friends everywhere. For
example, he Google chats with friends both from San Diego and from Virginia.
In addition, he enjoys doodling and reading, which are both perfect
vehicles to kill time and release anxiety. He is also a joker, who knows how
to have fun and make fun of his parents. I know he wants to go back to San
Diego since he has so many good friends back there and SD's weather is one
of the best in the world. James attended 4 different elementary schools in San
Diego. He knew A LOT of students of his age.
We may or may not move, depending on our career choices. That's a different
story. If we stay, James has a good shot at TJ next year. If we move, he
could still excel in any school he joins.
afraid
within
him
still
【在 q****6 的大作中提到】
: But if the school program fits a kid, then you don't have to use that much
: of his after school time, you free him up for other things.
: Do you think most of the private tutoring content will be learned at the
: school anyways later on?
: I'm most curious about this: Did the move from one school to another have
: negative social impact on James? Seems most parents around me are so afraid
: to break kids friend circle when it comes to move or not decision. Common
: view is at least you don't break that within the elementary years, or within
: middle school years, or within high schools years. If you have to move him
: to start a new middle school or high school at the first year, that's still
l*r
45 楼
研究了一下。好贵呀。 250块只能买个4-hour package。
lot
Read
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: Hehe.
: You can search your local area for private tutor services. There are a lot
: of them. Then you can check their reputations using Yelp, Google, etc. Read
: all the comments about them, good or bad. Finally you can try out a tutor
: for a month. If not satisfied, switch. But once you find a good tutor or
: turtor service company, stick to him/her/them.
lot
Read
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: Hehe.
: You can search your local area for private tutor services. There are a lot
: of them. Then you can check their reputations using Yelp, Google, etc. Read
: all the comments about them, good or bad. Finally you can try out a tutor
: for a month. If not satisfied, switch. But once you find a good tutor or
: turtor service company, stick to him/her/them.
B*1
46 楼
It's about right. If you buy 100 hours, you would get a discount.
【在 l****r 的大作中提到】
: 研究了一下。好贵呀。 250块只能买个4-hour package。
:
: lot
: Read
【在 l****r 的大作中提到】
: 研究了一下。好贵呀。 250块只能买个4-hour package。
:
: lot
: Read
m*a
47 楼
其实Beida基本就是homeschool了。但是由于我们是第一代移民，美国教育体系根本搞
不清路数，而且英语对父母来说不是母语，social 各方面都不能和本土人比，这个对
孩子的影响还是很大的。我想这就是Beida为啥还要送孩子去学校的原因。
如果等到第二代，这些都不是问题，父母又有精力的话，完全可以homeschool。这个
homeschool对学校教育就如前面所说private class 对 group class，效果完全不同。
不清路数，而且英语对父母来说不是母语，social 各方面都不能和本土人比，这个对
孩子的影响还是很大的。我想这就是Beida为啥还要送孩子去学校的原因。
如果等到第二代，这些都不是问题，父母又有精力的话，完全可以homeschool。这个
homeschool对学校教育就如前面所说private class 对 group class，效果完全不同。
w*t
48 楼
谢谢，赞！
working
ran
Periodic
sitting
when
iron,
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: Good question.
: I am a chemist by training. When James was young, I was still a hard-working
: medicinal chemist in San Diego. Occasionally I took him with me when I ran
: some extra experiments in the lab. Of course, I would not let him roaming
: around in the DANGEROUS chemistry lab, where even the air was potentially
: toxic! Therefore, I would leave him in my office, where I posted a Periodic
: Table on the wall. Since James was an early reader and he was bored sitting
: on my chair, he started memorizing the elements from the periodic table when
: he was around one and a half years. H is hydrogen, O is oxygen, Fe is iron,
: etc. By the age of 3, he pretty much remembered all elements of the top
working
ran
Periodic
sitting
when
iron,
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: Good question.
: I am a chemist by training. When James was young, I was still a hard-working
: medicinal chemist in San Diego. Occasionally I took him with me when I ran
: some extra experiments in the lab. Of course, I would not let him roaming
: around in the DANGEROUS chemistry lab, where even the air was potentially
: toxic! Therefore, I would leave him in my office, where I posted a Periodic
: Table on the wall. Since James was an early reader and he was bored sitting
: on my chair, he started memorizing the elements from the periodic table when
: he was around one and a half years. H is hydrogen, O is oxygen, Fe is iron,
: etc. By the age of 3, he pretty much remembered all elements of the top
q*6
49 楼
同意. 学校里那么多时间用来那些目的感觉不够有效率.
【在 m*******a 的大作中提到】
: 其实Beida基本就是homeschool了。但是由于我们是第一代移民，美国教育体系根本搞
: 不清路数，而且英语对父母来说不是母语，social 各方面都不能和本土人比，这个对
: 孩子的影响还是很大的。我想这就是Beida为啥还要送孩子去学校的原因。
: 如果等到第二代，这些都不是问题，父母又有精力的话，完全可以homeschool。这个
: homeschool对学校教育就如前面所说private class 对 group class，效果完全不同。
【在 m*******a 的大作中提到】
: 其实Beida基本就是homeschool了。但是由于我们是第一代移民，美国教育体系根本搞
: 不清路数，而且英语对父母来说不是母语，social 各方面都不能和本土人比，这个对
: 孩子的影响还是很大的。我想这就是Beida为啥还要送孩子去学校的原因。
: 如果等到第二代，这些都不是问题，父母又有精力的话，完全可以homeschool。这个
: homeschool对学校教育就如前面所说private class 对 group class，效果完全不同。
x*j
50 楼
好文，学习了
t*e
51 楼
赞天才孩子~
和老爸的得力教导~
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
和老爸的得力教导~
English
【在 B******1 的大作中提到】
: If you think a private/public school teacher would tailor the teaching
: program to match the potential/progress of a single student in the class,
: then you are wrong. Never heard of such special treatment in any school.
: The difference between school learning and private tutoring is similar
: to that between a group lesson and private lesson in piano. I am sure
: most parents in this forum understand what I mean.
: Most excellent students we met or knew of are from public schools. So are
: all of the friends of James. His level is way above everyone else in his
: grade. For example, last year before the start of the middle school English
: class, his class had a diagnostic test for students' reading comprehension
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