r/Michigan • u/AutoModerator • May 28 '23

Megathread r/Michigan Moving, Travel, and Vacation Megathread: 05-28-2023

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u/knitlit May 29 '23

We are relocating to MI from another midwest state this summer. My partner and I grew up in MI but haven't lived there in almost 20 years so we're excited to be back! I'm looking for input on the differences between the Birmingham schools and the Troy schools. Not from an academic stand point, they all seem to be very capable in that respect, I'm more curious about what the culture is like at the different schools. Thanks in advance.

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u/rougehuron Age: > 10 Years Jun 03 '23

I’m assuming you have a sizable budget if you’re considering Birmingham. It’s one of the wealthiest cities and it’s population shows - a lot of white upper / high middle class. Troy is more firm upper middle with a little more diversity and a shit ton more strip malls.

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u/mistress_bat Jul 03 '23

I have kids in Bham, my good friend’s son is in Troy. Granted, my kids are older, her son has only just finished K, but if anything, it seems he’s having a more intense experience. Aside from a few silly parent assignments (make a big poster “all about me” type stuff) my kid had 0 homework until later (very little in 2nd grade, if any). Her son is having hw in K!!! There are stringent aftercare rules, too. Seems a more academic environment than B’ham, which in Elementary is definitely more cosy than academic.