Choosing a school

Parents know what is best for their children and selecting a school is a decision that recognizes that not every school is right for every child -- including ours!

 

But here are some things to consider:

• Do I know and agree with the philosophy of the school?  
• Is the school safe and adequately staffed?
• What is the informal curriculum?
  
• Are the class sizes small enough so my child will get enough attention?
• What are the graduates like?  How have they succeeded?
• Are there objective indicators of the school's quality?
• Are the teachers and administration accessible and helpful?
• What makes this school distinctive?
• What practical issues affect my family?  Consider issues like:  transportation, affordability, schedules, before and after care.

The advantages of a nonpublic school are many -- since private schools can often tailor their instructional program more easily to the needs of an individual child than government schools in which state requirements result in a "one-size-fits-all" approach.

 

You may want to visit the Council for American Private Education website (click here: CAPE ).  It has valuable research-based information about private schools.

 

Also, visit the Association of Christian Schools International, ACSI -- for insights about the value of Christian School education

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Another useful site is:  DiscoverChristianSchools