How To Choose a Private School Washington DC

The debate continues over the pros and cons of public versus private schools. Once you've determined that you want a private school for your child, however, how do you go about choosing a good private school? Consider the following points before you make your decision.

1. Day School or Boarding School-Some private schools have daily hours much like public schools. In fact, private schools often follow a very similar school calendar throughout the year. However, there are also private schools which are classified as boarding schools. Your child will actually live on campus throughout the week and maybe even on weekends, coming home for periodic visits throughout the year. You'll need to decide what type of private school will suit your family's needs.
   
   
2. Religious or Not-Many private schools are affiliated with a certain denomination or religious belief. For these schools, religion will play an important role in the daily curriculum. If you don't have a particular religious preference, then the religious focus of a particular school may not matter. If you want your child raised with particular beliefs, however, you'll need to choose a private school that emphasizes those beliefs. If you don't want any emphasis on religion, you'll need to choose a private school that does not offer religion as part of the curriculum.
   
   
3. Curriculum-One of the arguments that many public school advocates use against private schools surrounds the subject of curriculum. This may be the most important decision that you'll consider regarding a private school. How does the private school's curriculum compare with that of the surrounding public schools? Are advanced placement courses offered? Is dual enrollment, offering college credit, an option? What types of electives are available? How many foreign languages are offered, and how many levels of each language are taught? Can students take technical courses, such as drafting, computer science, etc.?
   
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Author: Susie McGee