For Parents
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!
Where Do I Begin?
If you are new to the world of private schools, not to worry. Start here. We cover the basics. You will be finding what you want in no time.
If you are new to the world of private schools, not to worry. Start here. We cover the basics. You will be finding what you want in no time.
The Parents' Guide To Private Schools
The glossy catalogs you got in the mail and the beautiful web sites you see online give you one picture of schools. But what are they really like? Find out as we show you where to find the facts and information you need.
The glossy catalogs you got in the mail and the beautiful web sites you see online give you one picture of schools. But what are they really like? Find out as we show you where to find the facts and information you need.
Questions Parents Ask The Most
We all have questions about private schools. Are there scholarships? What if I start the admissions process late in the game? and so on. Here are the answers to the ten most commonly asked questions.
We all have questions about private schools. Are there scholarships? What if I start the admissions process late in the game? and so on. Here are the answers to the ten most commonly asked questions.
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…
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 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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Blaming the school for your child's problems is not the answer! Communications is the key.
Cheating 101
Cheating in our schools has reached epidemic proportions. Why do students cheat? What can you as a parent do to prevent it? Some answers to these questions and much more in this article which features an in-depth interview with one of the nation's foremost authorities on the subject, Gary Niels.
Cheating in our schools has reached epidemic proportions. Why do students cheat? What can you as a parent do to prevent it? Some answers to these questions and much more in this article which features an in-depth interview with one of the nation's foremost authorities on the subject, Gary Niels.
Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment is legal in twenty-three states. Why is physical abuse still permitted in our schools? The United States is the only state in the western world which still tolerates corporal punishment in its schools.
Corporal punishment is legal in twenty-three states. Why is physical abuse still permitted in our schools? The United States is the only state in the western world which still tolerates corporal punishment in its schools.
High School Hazing: A Tradition or An Illegal Activity?
Once thought to be only a college activity, hazing pervades high school activities. Private schools are not immune. Includes an interview with Hank Nuwer, author of a book on high school hazing.
Once thought to be only a college activity, hazing pervades high school activities. Private schools are not immune. Includes an interview with Hank Nuwer, author of a book on high school hazing.
The Many Faces of Teen Substance Abuse
Marijuana is one of the drugs teenagers commonly encounter. They need to understand how truly dangerous any drug is.
Marijuana is one of the drugs teenagers commonly encounter. They need to understand how truly dangerous any drug is.
Preventing Teen Suicide
Do you know the warning signs of the 3rd leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds?
Do you know the warning signs of the 3rd leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds?
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.
You have questions, comments and concerns. We try to supply answers which will help and inform you and all members of this community.
School Choice: For Some Or For All
It's well known that politicians advocate one thing for you and me and something quite different - and usually better - for themselves. Their retirement benefits and health insurance are the most glaring examples of the way they take very good care of themselves. The same thing is true with schooling. Congressional children attend the toniest private schools Washington affords. Those who cannot afford send their kids to DC's deteriorating schools.
It's well known that politicians advocate one thing for you and me and something quite different - and usually better - for themselves. Their retirement benefits and health insurance are the most glaring examples of the way they take very good care of themselves. The same thing is true with schooling. Congressional children attend the toniest private schools Washington affords. Those who cannot afford send their kids to DC's deteriorating schools.
Substance Abuse - Teaching Teens To Cope
Drugs and booze are readily obtainable just about anywhere these days. So there's no point in pretending they aren't there. Schools must confront the issues head on and teach young people how to handle real life situations of stress and temptation. Students need to be taught how to make the right choices.
Drugs and booze are readily obtainable just about anywhere these days. So there's no point in pretending they aren't there. Schools must confront the issues head on and teach young people how to handle real life situations of stress and temptation. Students need to be taught how to make the right choices.
Teaching Children About War and Terrorism
As parents and teachers we have an obligation to put terrorism into perspective. Young children have no sense of perspective and cannot analyze war as we adults can. Like talking about sex, we must give out simple facts when the questions are asked. We must patiently explain why war happens and what the possible outcomes might be.
As parents and teachers we have an obligation to put terrorism into perspective. Young children have no sense of perspective and cannot analyze war as we adults can. Like talking about sex, we must give out simple facts when the questions are asked. We must patiently explain why war happens and what the possible outcomes might be.
Teen Drinking - Facts and Data about Teen Drinking
Children learn from our examples. Are you setting the right example when it comes to drinking? Or are you boozing it up while preaching abstinence to your child?
Children learn from our examples. Are you setting the right example when it comes to drinking? Or are you boozing it up while preaching abstinence to your child?
Travelling To and From Private School
Here are some suggestions for making air travel safer for your young person.
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.
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.
Using Cellphones
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Green banned cell phone use in 1988. That was pre 9/11. In April 2006 Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered that the ban on cellphones be enforced. Public school parents are outraged and several are suing. On the other hand most private schools permit cell phones. Why? What's going on here anyway?
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Green banned cell phone use in 1988. That was pre 9/11. In April 2006 Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered that the ban on cellphones be enforced. Public school parents are outraged and several are suing. On the other hand most private schools permit cell phones. Why? What's going on here anyway?
Changing the Way We Teach: You Can't Stop Learning!
Successfully implementing educational technology into your teaching requires you to learn many new skills! It's an exciting and never-ending process!
Successfully implementing educational technology into your teaching requires you to learn many new skills! It's an exciting and never-ending process!