Hi All! Weāre moving to the south suburbs of Charlotte, and Iām hoping for some candid feedback on schools.
We are currently looking at the following areas:
1. Matthews (Matthews elementary, Crestdale, Butler High school)
2. The area Iāll call āProvidenceā, Providence plantation, Sardis, etc. (Providence Springs elementary/Elizabeth Lane and Providence High School)
3. Ballantyne (Polo Ridge/Elon Park and Ardrey Kell/the new high school)
We currently have a 5 and 7 year old, so Iām most focused on the elementary schools but do want to look forward to middle and high school as well. Iām very aware of the frequent re-zoning in CMS as well, which is why Iām looking at this in areas versus splitting hairs over one individual school.
Iāve done all the research on greatschools and NC report card, so I definitely know which schools are best āon paperā.
But Iām looking more for local feedback. Ideally, we want our kids in good schools where theyāll receive a quality education in a safe and positive environment without high rates of bullying. Iād rather not have them in a school that is overly focused on academics, we want them to be well rounded people and value that over stressing over tests. Our daughter loves art and performing and our son loves building and tinkering, Iād rather support their interests than overwhelm them with homework.
Iād also love to have them in a school that is more diverse, but Iām seeing that is hard to come by in this area.
So I guess my question is ā if youāre local and could choose to place your kids in any of these school systems, which would you choose? What is the general feel of each area? Also welcome any charter or private school suggestions as well! :)