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We parents only want the best for our children. As a result, we are always asking questions. Indeed, most of us worry about a host of things which might happen to our children. With that in mind here is some advice, help, encouragement and more for parents of private school students!
What's Being Taught?
What's being taught in the school and how it's being taught is something every parent wants to know. After all that's what you are paying for: quality teaching. Private schools have many different approaches to teaching. The emphasis on what is taught also varies from school to school. That's why it's more important to find a school whose philosophy matches yours than to look for the school which…
Books About Private Schools
Books about or set in private schools. Selected with educators, parents and students in mind. Some like The Catcher in the Rye are classics. Others such as Black Ice and Prep will become classics.
Books About Education And Related Issues
About 60 titles here covering a wide range of subjects all related to your child's schooling. Every parent will want to have a couple of these books at hand for those quiet times.
Girls And Computers
Girls don't want to be geeks. There's more to it, of course.
Grading Policies
Grading policies vary from one school to another. I asked Dr. Cleveland Latham, Dean of Students at McCallie School in Chatanooga to make some sense out of it for us.
Which Grade Scale Is Most Commonly Used?
Grade scales can vary from school to school. Which grading scale seems to be the most commonly used in private schools?
Are You Disappointed In Your School?
Blaming the school for your child's problems is not the answer! Communications is the key.
Readers' Emails
You have questions, comments and concerns. We try to supply answers which will help and inform you and all members of this community.
Travelling To and From Private School
Here are some suggestions for making air travel safer for your young person.
Uniforms and Dress Codes
Private schools have had uniforms and dress codes for generations. We explore the pros and cons of uniforms and dress codes as well as their history.

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