Checklist For Comparing Schools

Step by step guides and tips on finding the right school.

• Considering a Jewish Education
  Should you send your child to a Jewish school? We explore the issue and suggest some talking points.
• Choosing an Elementary School
  You would think it would be easier to get your child into an elementary or primary school than into a prep school. But in fact it is almost as complicated.
• Changing Schools and Moving to New Area
  Find out tips and services for changing schools and moving to new area.
• Should You Send Your Child to Private Primary or High School?
  If you had to choose when to send your child to private school, would you send her to private school for the primary grades or high school?
• Open Houses
  You must visit schools on your short list. Open houses are an efficient way to do this. More on organizing this task here.
• Small Is Good
  Private schools offer individualized attention to their students because their class sizes are generally small.
• The Value of a Private School Education
  Why pay $30,000, $40,000 or more for something which public education gives you for free? Here are five reasons why you would do so.
• Why Private School?
  Is private school right for your child? Learn about the things you should consider and the unique benefits of a private school education.

Identifying Schools

Make lists of schools which seem to fit your requirements.

• Choosing A Prep School
  Here's a recap of the steps you need to follow to find the right school for your child. Work through the process in sequence from beginning to end.
• Boarding or Day School?
  Many parents agonize over sending their child to boarding school or keeping them at home and sending them to day school. A look at the pros and cons here.
• If We Did Rank Schools...
  Ranking private schools is almost impossible because it is so difficult to gather the data needed to compare statistics. If we did rank schools, this is how to do it.
• Do Ranks Matter?
  How do I know how this school compares with the others I am considering? Has anybody ranked private schools?
• When Should You Consider a Therapeutic School?
  It is a heart-stopping moment for any parent when you realize that your child needs much more help than you can give him at home and at his current school. Perhaps a therapeutic school is the answer.
• Single Sex or Coeducation?
  Sooner or later you ought to consider a single sex school as opposed to a traditional coeducational school. Why? For several reasons.
• When Should You Consider A Special Needs School?
  Dealing with the reality that your child has a learning difference can be a defining moment for many parents. So much is at stake. Special needs schools offer programs and highly trained faculty.
• Which School Is The Best For Your Child?
  It depends on your requirements. But in the end only one thing matters most anyway.

Evaluating Schools

Doing your due diligence.

• 5 Questions Your Consultant Can Ask and You Can't
  Use an educational consultant to ask those tough questions you are not comfortable asking.
• Evaluating and Choosing a Private School
  How should parents evaluate and choose a private school? Read about some helpful tips regarding this important decision.
• Sports Programs
  Sports are important in private schools. But they are also balanced properly by the emphasis on solid academics.
• Technology in Private Schools
  Private schools use technology to support and enhance their academic programs. Most of them have been doing this since the early 1990's.

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