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Q: Private schools?
Does anybody in private schools feel like they are being spoon fed information?

A: I teach in a private school, after having taught for years in a public school, and I would have to say that I think the complete opposite is true. In the public schools we were expected to meet all sorts of testing goals, so much of what I did was test prep and skills building; my classes almost never had time to build their critical thinking skills or discuss what we were reading. My classes now are almost all discussion based, and I rarely voice an opinion; I let the kids do most of the talking, although I do ask them a lot of questions about why they think what they think.

Q: Private high schools and middle school transcripts?
I am currently planning to apply to several different private high schools for the 2009-2010 academic year, which would be my sophomore year in high school. I will be a freshman at my public high school this coming year, and will apply to these private schools in this time. My question is, will the admissions offices obtain only my high school transcript, or will they look both at my middle school AND high school transcripts? I am hoping for it to not be the latter choice. Thank you for your time and consideration in replying to my question.

A: im planning on doing the same thing too! well they will probably look at everything but they would love to have teacher recomendatiosn from your current teachers (which would be freshmen year)

Q: Why are so many private school students so negative about their own schools?
Why do so many private school students hate the schools that they go to? If you go to a private school, please tell me why you hate your school so much? Is it the stupid rules, or just the general snobbish behavior of everyone there? It's because nobody at private schools ever seems to have any school spirit! Thanks!

A: I have noticed the opposite. In fact the students I know who attend public schools say they hate it.

Q: What are the differences between private Academy schools and other private schools?
What I mean by this is that there are schools such as for ex: Sacred Heart Academy and then there are schools like St. Xavier's School. These are both private examples however, one is religion affiliated. Is that really the only main difference? One being both religious and academically focused? Thanks =]

A: First off...Sacred Heart Academy is also a religious school (Its catholic). But it all depends on what you want. If you want a religious school or not. You should probably look into the individual schools because you cannot really tell all of the differences that a school will have just by its religious affiliation or its name. Take a tour, meet with the administration, visit the website, etc. Good Luck.

Q: What are the pros and cons of sending a child to private schools?
I was wondering about this for awhile. While the benefits seem obvious (smaller class size, better curriculum, yada yada yada) it seems to me that sometimes, it may not matter that much. Some public schools are perfectly capable of providing the same benefits. The cons of sending a kid to private school is what worries me. Can they adapt to a public school setting later on? will they regress in their schoolwork with less emphasis in a public school? This is the most important question really: Does going to private schools as a young child make much of a difference in your future? I mean, as long as your parents assist in enriching your life in addition to regular public schooling, private school is kind of unnecessary right?

A: My oldest son has been in private school, homeschool and public school. While the small class size (in the private school) was nice, we found it was not worth having to work the extra hours to pay for it. What my son lost in parenting time was more valuable than the class size for our family. I truly believe that unless you are in a really lousy school district, the amount of effort put forth by both the student and the parent is what makes or breaks the education. Good luck with your decision!

Q: Does Private Schools assist in helping students with special needs? If so, how do they assist?
I have heard that private schools do not have to offer services to students who have special needs like a learning disability as oppose to a public school which is required by law to assist students with special needs. My question is, do private schools offer services to students with special needs like public schools offer to students who have learning disability? Why or why not?

A: It really depends on the private school. They are not required to by US law. Where I live, if a private school thinks one of their students might have a disability, they or the parents contact the local public school, and the public school does an evaluation at public expense. They need to cooperate with the private school teachers for this. They need data from the private school, they will probably need to observe the student in their usual classroom, and the private school teachers need to attend the meetings where decisions are made. Again, where I live, if a student has an IEP in their public school and the parent places them in a private school, the public school system hangs onto the IEP. The parent can give a copy to the private school. The private school can elect to follow it, elect to use some of it but not all, or choose to ignore the whole thing and do things the way that they want. Most of the families I have worked with have chosen to keep their children in the private school after the evaluation, simply because they felt the teaching was more effective there. Some of them changed their minds later. Every kid is different, and the same setting doesn't work for all kids. The truth is, most of the content in most IEPs can be executed in a general education setting if the teacher is willing and able. Public schools like it because it tends to come with money outside the local school budget and tax system. But more and more schools are recognizing that kids tend to do better in a general education classroom, and moving them in that direction. With some of the new movements in education, like differentiated instruction, for example, special education is getting less special!

Q: How are private schools different than public schools?
I am thinking about private schools for my son. He just started middle school and is having a difficult time adjusting.. I dont know what to do....I am considering Christian schools, can you please tell me if you know the differnces and if they are good for kids? I heard you do not need to be certified teacher to work in a private school, do you know if this is true ? Thanks for all your help thanks niaqueen, I'm glad to hear that, I was thinking the same thing, thanks!!

A: I went to a catholic school for middle school. And yes it is true that the teachers do not have to be certified to work in a private/parochial school. I had a Pre Algebra teacher that was a philosophy major and Spanish minor. The good: -the classes normally have less students so teachers (that are certified) can focus more on the individual student -standard test scores are generally higher (though i made a 28 on the act while attending public schools) -greater athletic opportunity (meaning that since there are generally less students, you can play more sports because there will not be as much competition) The bad: -since some teachers are not certified, you are not guaranteed that your child is getting the education they deserve -with that statement, remember that you are paying anywhere from $300-$650 a month for your child to get a good education -less rules, sometimes a little too much freedom -no transportation service (meaning that if your child goes to a private school 45 minutes away, he will not be bused and you will have to make that drive everyday.) -fewer course selection (that includes less AP, honors, and cp courses) -less credits -very slim chance of being in the top 10% (many colleges that select students for an academic scholarship look for the students in the top 10%, most grades have 40 or less students so your child would have to be in the top 5, which is a very slim chance for anyone. It would require a 4.0gpa) -students can be rude and a lot of the time they are very rude to public school transfers. Compared to public schools The good: -teachers certified -more courses to choose from including AP and honors -more sports teams and clubs -in many cases better academics -greater chance of being in the top 10% -more credits -possibility of dual enrollment courses -etc. The Bad: -bigger schools and more students so a teacher has less time to focus on the individual student -rules can get a little strict and punishments can be harsh -etc. -etc. Public school and private schools each have their disadvantages and advantages, but i love public schools and i would not transfer back to private schools nor send my children to a private school. The decision is up to you though. If your child is having a hard time, then just give him a little time to see if he can adjust. If he can' t then you should probably let him try private schools. Because you never know, some students really like it. I'm just not one of them. Good Luck!

Q: How do you apply to private schools?
I just got my teaching degree/certificate when I graduated in May. I haven't had any luck so far finding a job. And I was wondering about applying to private schools. How do you even find out about where private schools are? I don't know of any and I've looked online with no luck. Any suggestions? Or any tips on how a teaching job with a private school is? Thank you very much! :o) I live in New Braunfels, Tx. 15 minutes outside of San Antonio. :o)

A: Cross Lutheran School/Child Care 169 S Hickory New Braunfels, TX 78130 Dayspring Christian School 1895 S Walnut New Braunfels, TX 78130 New Braunfels Christian Academy 995 Mission Hills New Braunfels, TX 781306183 Sts Peter and Paul School 198 W Bridge New Braunfels, TX 78130 now just yellow page for the phone numbers

Q: Is the allocation of federal and state funds to private schools just another way to sneak in creationism?
I'm fairly sure that is the plan. If they can't teach Christian pseudoscience in public schools, make taxes pay for private schools who can teach it. Why else would the Republicans back such a socialist notion? Am I wrong here?

A: you're absolutely right.

Q: How much are private schools in Las Vegas?
After a lot of reviews from you great helpers, I definitely have been informed that private school is the best way to go if I move to Las Vegas. I have been trying to investigate how much private schools are and where they are. My husband works on the strip as an electrician, so we need to live somewhere within reason to that. What are your favorite private schools and how much are they? I just realized that I forgot to mention that I am looking for an elementary school. I have an almost 2 year old, a 4 year old, and a 6 1/2 year old.

A: The only one I know of off-hand is The Lake Mead Christian Academy in Henderson. Tuition runs $5,000 up to 5th grade,6th-8th is $5,700 and 9th-12th is $6,700. The following link lists all private schools in Nevada. It has their phone numbers, along with some other info. You can also Google the schools listed and find their site, I know some post tuition on there. http://schools.privateschoolsreport.com/Nevada/NV.html About anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley is within 20-25 minutes of the strip. Distance to work is not really an issue here. The Strip is literally in the middle of the city. Find a nice area relatively close to the school and future schools.. The areas in the south and west are generally considered the better parts of town.

Q: What are good Christian Private Schools in Quezon City?
We're thinking of relocating to Quezon City, Philippines in 2-3 years. I have 2 children (11 and 6), so I have to start looking into schools. I prefer to send them to a Christian private school. They only speak English. If any of the schools you recommend have websites, I would appreciate it if you include them in your answer. Thanks for your help in advance.

A: Look for a school that uses the School of Tomorrow // Accelerated Christian Education curriculum. I go to an ACE school, and I've loved every minute of it. Plus, every year there are these Junior Student Conventions (regional) and the National Student Convention. This year will be my first time going, and it will be held in Palawan. :] http://www.sotphil.org/

Q: What are good private schools in NY that will help me get in to Columbia?
I have had a private education with good grades my whole life so what high schools in NY (Particuarly NYC) can help me get into Columbia Collage. I did spell Columbia right!

A: It is not the school, it is how well you study. If you can't spell college, how are you going to go there? If you have been getting good grades, there is no reason to believe that it was the school; it was you and you will do well at a school near home.

Q: How can one apply conflict theory to inequalities between public and private schools?
I am writing my term paper tonight (2400 words). I want to apply conflict theory to inequalities between public and private schools. Any ideas on on to prove my point. Any specific resources would be great (website, journal, book, etc). I procrastinated and it is due tomorrow. I am not going to bed until the paper is finished.

A: inequalities lead to a conflict between groups of people with another. hence the conflict arose from differing ideas on how a school should be run. this led to an individual with great influence to develop a private sch with like-minded people. from then, the dichotomy developed further and further. public sch are usually civil servants who see things in a certain angle

Q: Do private schools have a higher rate of their students going to college?
I am doing a speech on why I think that private schools would be better to go to then public. I do understand that some public schools are wonderful and I go to one at the moment but I would like to know this so if it is true I can point it out in class. If you could help me out that would be great. Just an average number if at all possible. Thanks for any help and please put your sourses!

A: I go to a private school which is specifically set up to readily prepare the students for college. I think considering there are a lot less students than in a public school, it's much easier to focus on this and help most of the kids out. That's all I can really say, I guess.

Q: What do most people wear at private schools?
What do most people wear at private schools? The one I am going to next year has a dress code, but not a uniform.

A: it depends if that school has a dress code/ uniform or not....at my old school we had a dress code (all girls school) had to wear a long sleeve button down shirt that has a collar (it could only be cotton but we cud have any print) if you wanted you could wear a sweater (any so long as its not a very bright colour and no hood)...a navy,black, or grey skirt (below the knee, a line cut no pencil like anyone listened to that lol) we had to wear tights/pantyhose/kneehighs (solid colour) flat shoes (cudnt b metalic or bright colour, no open toes, no sneakers or boots) in the school im currently in its less strict basically you hav to cover the collar bone, the elbows and the knees (like anyone really listenes to that lol) and the skirts cud only hav slits in the back and even then the slits cant go past your knee (again ppl dont really listen)...hafta wear some form of socks (anklets r allowed) any shoes we want in my friends school they hav a uniform of a white/stripped button down shirt a navy pleated skirt must wear knee high socks or opaque tights, flat shoes and they can wear a vest or the school sweatshirt hoped i helped....btw these are all, all girls schools