Going to separate from percents and sudden de attachment of emotional touch an big task for parents to decide and even to kid to decide there friends,own goods and own all for time being. For building a career ,self made ,self learn out of separate ,and mew environment is an onerous duty of parents ,where emotion may be kept separate.But is it wise to send Boarding school is wise,could not a good public school provide the same.
Boarding School Vs. Other Options
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Things you should consider and
compare:Good students ,good faculty are an integral part of good education. Good talented students around a students make a difference ,it changes the thought process, confidence level and also future circle of feedback .
Curriculum ,syllabus and course pattern also important for choosing school. Some schools provide international acclaimed recognized syllabus , where as some provide local syllabus. It counts the future of students. A strong syllabus pave the way of future of student for international
career and trend.Environment : A pleasant weather and soft environment makes student soft and healthy .
Special Attention to students - boarding schools generally
have small class sizes(like 15, 20 students)that help teachers engage every
student in the classroom. Classroom settings :Class rooms are design student
friendly and often specifically designed to encourage student participation
and eye contact among everyone in class.
Experienced and Quality of faculty - the majority of boarding school faculty have advanced degrees in either education or another specialty.
Available of resources - student resources at boarding schools - such as
the library, theater lilities, indoor , out door games ,swimming pool or athletic complexes - can often be superior relative to local options.
Challenging academics - academics at boarding schools operate at high standards.Students are pushed to "ask why," become inquisitive, and tackle challenging problems.
Quality extra curricula - some time extra curricula consider irrelevant
in local school but in boarding school tend to be quite diverse, have plenty
of AP options, and offer a wide range of topics. Athletic and extracurricular
options tend to be broad as well, which encourage students to try new things.
Many boarding schools also offer opportunities to study in different countries for a term.
College counseling - college counseling departments at boarding schools are generally well-staffed and taken quite seriously. Counselors often have plenty of experience in helping applicants identify appropriate schools and advising them on getting-in at competitive institutions
- Benefits unique to boarding school:
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In other ways, however, you'll find that boarding schools are strictly unique. In your boarding school research, you'll likely hear that "boarding school is an education in and of itself." While
a little corny, the phrase is true - living in a boarding school community
leads to learning that is just as (or more) valuable than the education you get strictly in a classroom. Boarding school alumni say that they've
really liked:Making choices that matter and taking responsibility for yourself - living on your own isn't always easy. There is, of course, plenty of support from faculty, advisors and peers. But still, you need to take care of yourself and take responsibility for your own actions to a much greater degree than if you were living at home. While there's definitely structure within the boarding school day, you still need to make choices around how you spend your time, what activities and opportunities to take, and how to create
a reasonable balance between work and play. You'll be able to make choices
that have a direct impact on the things you learn and the life you lead
at boarding school. For parents: this roughly translates to increased maturity,greater self-sufficiency, and superior preparation for college.
Being in an environment where trying new things is encouraged - going to boarding school means venturing into something unfamiliar. Going to boarding school, like any new adventure, means taking a risk because you think the reward will be worthwhile. The good news is that everyone else who goes to boarding school is also taking that risk. You'll be part of a community where the willingness to explore new things is inherent in the student body, and where lots of people will also be trying new things. During boarding school, you'll repeatedly make ventures into the unknown. You'll meet new types of people, find your place in a new community, learn new skills and subjects, and challenge yourself to a higher academic standard. With every
little challenge that boarding school presents, you learn a little bit more
about yourself and become a little bit more comfortable with yourself. For
parents: this means that students often experience a lot of personal growth
and increased self-confidence.
Having a lot of fun and forming intense friendships - boarding school can
also be a lot of fun. Imagine living in a house with a bunch of your best
friends. It's common in boarding school for your dorm mates to become your
closest friends and support network. The friendships that you make in this
environment will be ones you will remember for life.
Having a wide range of friends - boarding schools actively aim to recruit
students from a wide range of geographic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds. Many schools have students coming from all over the United States and dozens of different countries. At boarding schools, you'll be exposed to a relatively wide range of individuals and cultures, whereas local options may expose you to a narrower background of students.
Having faculty as friends and having them regularly available - students
are exposed to faculty in plenty of settings throughout the day - e.g.,
the classroom (as teachers), athletic fields (as coaches), extracurricular
groups (as advisors), and dorm settings (as dorm supervisors). Since faculty
are accessible throughout the day, getting academic help is usually a lot easier. Also, relationships with faculty members and adults can better thrive in these multiple settings, creating learning and mentorship opportunities
that are hard to find in other environments.
Being part of a proud community - boarding school alumni are generally very enthusiastic and proud of their boarding school alma maters (in many cases, more so than their college alma maters). The traditions and history behind many boarding schools drive the character of each school, and influence
each student who goes there. The shared experience of this tradition and history creates a strong network of people and a feeling of community that lasts for life.
Education takes on a broad meaning at boarding schools. Boarding schools recognize this - they often have an explicit mission to not only educate students in the classroom, but to also help them become better-rounded individuals. So while boarding schools often do very well at educating students academically (in ways that may be better than local schooling options), their less directly measurable benefits should be considered as well. Keep this in mind as you research schooling options. As you look at various boarding schools, see if you can also picture yourself there. You may also want to read about common boarding school myths in case you're perception of boarding school is driven largely by popular movies and urban legend. We wish you the best of luck!
