Why is Jessica sending her daughter to a school that costs $35k???

I only know the kid is obviously not disciplined. The scene in the restaurant was ridiculous, which Jessica virtually ignored.

But, too, I can see high class people (I think Jessica is from a privileged background) thinking it's only normal to send a kid to an exclusive private school. Esp. in NY.

Also, she is not "washed up", she had reached her prime, which all dancers must accept. You can certainly see she is not young.

I just wasn't made for these times. (Brian Wilson)

I think the OP means because she is so snooty. Even if there was a splendid educational opportunity that you must gain entrance by way of tests, 'Jessica,' is the type of person who ignores kindness to others, she is fairly self-centered. Raising a child to care less about others in the environment when making a fuss so long as she can enjoy the wining and dining experience which is probably how she's expects to exist, it's been made fairly obvious the company's management is fairly obscene and narcissistic. She's not one to display manners towards others, elegance does not go hand in hand with manners. Threatening the teacher was extreme. Self-entitled is the right word. We have bankers and the such walking around with such indifference, I think her personality type is one of someone equally less concerned about others, myself. I personally only watch this show because of the interesting story about Claire and her mental predicament. Because the narcissism, IMO, really grates, like I don't care about their posh extreme grandiose behavior... I end up needing to fast-forward all the blah, blah, I'm so superior thus I matter, blah, blah, oh well. I suppose it serves a purpose, and the actors need their time, but it's still pretty annoying.