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Private Schools ADVERTISEMENT private schools Finding the Perfect Fit iven the scores of private school options available in the greater Washington area, it’s little wonder that the G prospect of choosing the right institution for your child can seem daunting. Still, while it is hardly as simple as A-B-C, most of the area’s top experts in the private school arena seem to agree on strategies for parents suff ering from the paradox of choice. ADVERTISEMENT private schools The decision of where a child goes to school is one of most important ones a parent must make. So, the experts advise parents to take their time, research comprehensively, and visit as many schools as possible. But before hitting the books, so to speak, the fi rst thing to do is to study your child. Knowing what motivates him, knowing her learning style, understanding his personality type — all will help in the eff ort to find the perfect match. Ron Goldblatt, executive director of the Association of Independent Maryland & D.C. Schools (AIMS), suggests taking an inventory of your child. “If they are younger, can they sit still? Do they need higher levels of supervision? How confi dent are they? What is their temperament? Is behavior altered through adherence to rules or by having meaningful conversation?” The second part of the analysis is deciding which traits you want to nurture in your child. If community service is important, look for a school that requires volunteer work. If a child is highly creative, look for a program that teaches outside the box. If your child has a particular talent (music, math), look for schools that focus on that subject or area. There’s also the matter of family values and belief systems. For example, if religion is a primary factor in your family, you may opt for a school affi liated with your creed. Consider also the type of environment that is best for your child. Some thrive in a structured environment, while others do better in a free-form setting. Would the child fl ourish in a co-ed or a single gender environment? The National Association of Independent Schools represents more than 1,400 independent, private and not-for- profi t schools in the United States. According to Myra A. McGovern, Interim Vice President for Media Communications, “Before starting the decision-making process, think about what the child needs. For instance, if you have a child who requires more one-on-one attention — a smaller ADVERTISEMENT private schools Families tend to look at the school’s reputation. But just because a school is hard to get into and has a great reputation doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for your child. – Ann Dolin, an educational consultant and author of a Guide to Private Schools classroom might be a better fi t. On the other end of the spectrum, if a child is socially-driven, you may want to fi nd a school with more activities and a larger social network.” The biggest mistake parents can make at the beginning, according to education professionals, is selecting a school solely on reputation. affi liates representing about 80 emphasizes that “just because a The Council for American Private percent of private school enrollment school is highly-rated or sends X Education (CAPE) is a coalition of nationwide. Joe McTighe, the percentage of its students to Ivy national organizations and state organization’s executive director, League schools doesn’t mean it’s the ADVERTISEMENT private schools What Parents Need to Ask Parents should have a lengthy list of questions of their own. According to the experts consulted for this article, among the topics parents should address during an interview are: 1. What is the school culture? 7. What type of extracurricular Does the school have a specifi c activities are available? approach to education? Are students expected to 2. Is the curriculum rigorous participate? and/or innovative? How much 8. What kind of facilities does the homework is there? school have? Do the facilities 3. How do schools nurture a accommodate the types of student’s strengths and address activities in which your child is weaknesses? interested? 4. Does the school have a 9. How diverse is the student body particular curricular focus? Does and faculty? it off er STEM classes, creative 10. How involved are teachers with arts, foreign languages? At what students beyond the classroom? ages are children exposed to Do they advise clubs and attend those programs? school events? Are they readily 5. How does the school feel about available to parents via email or parental participation? What roles phone? do parents play at the school? 11. How do students do on 6. What kind of support, both standardized tests like the SAT? academic and personal, is off ered How many get into the college to students? Does the school off er of their choice? counseling and tutoring services? 12. Is fi nancial aid available? ADVERTISEMENT private schools right fi t for your off spring.” Ann Dolin, an educational consultant and author of a Guide to Private Schools, points out that “families tend to look at the school’s reputation. But just because a school is hard to get into and has a great reputation doesn’t mean it’s the right fi t for your child.” Surfing for Schools So, how do you fi nd the right fi t? You can learn a great deal from the school’s website. Start by looking at the pictures and reading between the lines. What do images project? Are students shown with their friends wearing colorful garb, or do images show formally-dressed students interacting one-on-one with teachers? 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Whether in class or in the hallways, are students engaged and upbeat? How do they interact with their peers? Are they orderly? CAPE’s McTighe recommends looking at the physical plant as well. “Check to see if facilities are well-maintained. Does the school have science labs, an auditorium, ample areas for athletics, and a well-stocked library?” After touring, parents will be able to narrow down the options " % % " ' ' ) " " & ( & $ $* ( % ( $* & $*$$# ** " ''' " ' " ADVERTISEMENT private schools signifi cantly. The next step is likely scheduling an interview with the admissions offi cer. Private schools do not accept everyone, even if a child has an off -the-charts IQ or the musical talent of Bach. According to Marcia Miller, Director of Admissions at the Nora School in Silver Spring. “We are looking for fi t on our side as well. We look for personality traits that defi ne how kids will get along with others. Are they intellectual? Are they conversant? Are they aff able? Are they easy to get along with? What leadership qualities do they have? What do they bring to the school?” According to McGovern of NAIS, “We want to build a cohesive student body where students complement and stimulate one another.” As a result, admissions directors may be trying to develop a student body with gender balance, ethnic diversity, and diversity of perspectives and economic backgrounds.
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