The thought came to me recently and it was this. Why do parents pull their children out of public schools and place them in private schools? Also, why are these students from public schools so far behind the private school curricula? I will get into the second question another time.
In considering the main question, why do parents pull their children out and place them in private schools? From what I have seen in 40 years of teaching in private schools, the number one factor seems to be that teachers are mistreating their child. Of course, children have a slanted perspective of how one is supposed to be treated. Parents will believe their children, which is only natural. However, parents should ask for a conference with the teacher to bring things into a manageable perspective. It is always wise for the child to be at this conference also because more than likely the child will admit to their own misgivings.
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My husband and I recently chose a private school for our child in Boulder County, Colorado. Looking back, we really didn’t ask all the questions we could have, to understand which private school would give our child the best school experience and the best foundation for a life of learning. Fortunately, now that we understand more about the private schools, we still feel great about our decision. If we had it to do all over again, we’d choose the same school! Not everyone, however, is so fortunate. So, I’ve put together a list of the top questions parents don’t ask! Here are some questions that can be very important, yet not everyone thinks of them when choosing a private school. As you read these questions, there may be some you would like to add to your own list of questions to ask the schools.
1. Does your school teach academics at the expense of the arts, physical development and foreign language classes? Most parents agree that academic achievement is important for success in today’s world. However, for us, a complete education includes music, drama, art, physical activity, and foreign languages. Does a school have to limit their curriculum to the “Three R’s” to support academic achievement? Fortunately, the answer is “No.” You don’t have to settle for a limited academics-only curriculum to produce high college entrance exam scores. In fact, there is evidence that certain well-rounded approaches create better results than mainstream schools, as measured by future academic achievement.
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You have made the decision to give your child a private school education. With so many options, how do find the right one to fit your child’s needs? The first steps are to consider your priorities, arm yourself with a lengthy list of questions and start setting up appointments. Your child’s education is too important not to take the time to choose the perfect fit.
Why Choose a Private School Education?
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