I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am 12 years old and recently home schooled. Im in 7th grade and next school year I want to go to private school so then ill be in 8th grade. I just can't find a private school! Can you help me find one please? One thats good and doesn't give a lot of homework and doesn't have a lot of tests/quizzes lol. Help please! Serena
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Alexander Dawson School American Heritage Academy Calvary Chapel Christian School Cornerstone Christian Academy La Madre Mountain School Las Vegas Day School There are a lot more on this website: http://www.greatschools.net/nevada/las-vegas/private/middle-schools/
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Most private schools have lots of work and tests, especially once you get into high school! It may be a shock to you at first, but it really helps for real life, and there are not any *developmental* colleges. (Developmental is the type of school that doesn't do many tests or have real grades, etc.) I know kids who were in developmental schools since K, then started a school with a very rigorous curriculum in junior high. It was tough at first, but by the second half of 7th they were doing much better. If you have learning disabilities, then you want to look for a school that specializes in helping kids with LDs, and there are also some colleges out there. Montessori Visions might be the closest to what you're looking for. http://www.montessorivisions.com/our_school.html There are very few kids in 8th grade, for most kids I wouldn't consider that a good thing, but since your transitioning from homeschool, it might be ideal for you. For high school, a Catholic or Christian school might be a good bet. They tend to be a bit easier than non-religious private schools, but still a very good education. Many take a good percentage of non-Catholics/Christians. My son has many friends attending Catholic schools who aren't Catholic but really like it, and the religion classes are just one more subject, they're not trying to convert anyone. Go to the websites of private schools and see what you think. Clark Co private schools: http://www.privateschoolreview.com/county_private_schools/stateid/NV/county/32003 Good luck!
