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!
Are Private Schools Elitist?
Many years ago private schools indeed were elitist. Nowadays private schools offer scholarships in order to attract students whose parents don't run a Fortune 100 company. Why? Because they have long recognized the need to diversify their student body. Let's see how far things have come.
Many years ago private schools indeed were elitist. Nowadays private schools offer scholarships in order to attract students whose parents don't run a Fortune 100 company. Why? Because they have long recognized the need to diversify their student body. Let's see how far things have come.
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.
Emails from Readers
A selection of emails I have received over the past couple of months. You just might find the answer to one of your questions here.
A selection of emails I have received over the past couple of months. You just might find the answer to one of your questions here.
Graduation Gifts
Graduation from high school is a happy occasion for parents and children. It's a right of passage which deserves to be marked with gifts of dignity and lasting sentiment as well as things which are just plain fun. Here are my suggestions.
Graduation from high school is a happy occasion for parents and children. It's a right of passage which deserves to be marked with gifts of dignity and lasting sentiment as well as things which are just plain fun. Here are my suggestions.
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.
The Parents' Guide To Private Schools
Advice and information for parents about almost every aspect of private schools.
Advice and information for parents about almost every aspect of private schools.
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?
Private School Basics (101)
Use Private School Basics to get to know the world of private schools.
Use Private School Basics to get to know the world of private schools.
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.
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.
Teenage Drinking: Setting A Good Example
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?
Which School Did Senator Kennedy Attend?
Many celebrities have attended private schools. So have politicians, diplomats, kings and queens, business leaders and other notables. Why is that? Security was an issue for many prominent families. Attending school behind the gates keeps the paparazzi at bay! But for most it was simply a matter of pursuing academic excellence and giving their child a solid educational foundation.
Many celebrities have attended private schools. So have politicians, diplomats, kings and queens, business leaders and other notables. Why is that? Security was an issue for many prominent families. Attending school behind the gates keeps the paparazzi at bay! But for most it was simply a matter of pursuing academic excellence and giving their child a solid educational foundation.