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Why an independent school?

Some families may have experience with private and independent schools; however, many only have experience with public schools. 这两者是不同的,如果私立私立学校的经历对你的家庭来说是新的, here are some things you may wish to consider:​

​Independent versus private
私立学校和独立学校都在政府法规之外运作,大多数私立学校和独立学校都属于认证实体, such as the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).  独立学校由董事会管理,而不是公立学校董事会. Some private schools operate as part of a larger entity, such as a diocese, 因此不被认为是独立的因为一些决策和政策, 它们由一个更大的组织管理,可能没有独立学校那么多的灵活性. 


Vision
独立学校和私立学校可能因个别学校的愿景而有所不同.  For example, 有些人可能附属于特定的教会或教育理念, so it is important to talk to the school about its vision.  每个考虑私立独立教育经历的家庭都有合适的选择.


College is the next step
私立学校通过帮助学生发展进入他们所选择的大学时所需的技能,为学生毕业后的成功做好准备.  顶尖的私立学校提供广泛的大学水平(AP)课程,并经常为学生提供文凭区分课程,以证明他们对实现目标的承诺. 私立学校还提供专门的大学顾问服务,指导学生完成准备工作, selection, application and interview processes.

 
Funding and curriculum
Public schools and private schools have different visions and missions.  Though both educate children, 公立学校必须提供广泛的服务,并确保学生的表现达到基本水平.  它们必须符合政府制定和监督的标准, and as such, public schools are very focused on curriculum and testing.  因为私立学校是由学费和慈善捐款私人资助的, they are autonomous from many government regulations, including standardized testing and curriculum. 这对私立学校来说非常重要,因为这给了他们设计和更灵活地修改学术课程的自由,以实现他们的愿景,并根据学生和社区的需求量身定制课程.

 
Programs to stimulate student interest and achievement
私立学校提供广泛的教育经验,鼓励学生追随自己的激情,也许通过参加各种各样的活动来培养新的兴趣, including arts, athletics, community service, and opportunities outside of school.  It is more usual to hear the words “try it” rather than “try out”.  Independent schools encourage students to sign up, show up, have new experiences, develop new friendships, and perhaps step out of their comfort zones.  

 
Parent partnership
父母通常会为孩子选择学校,因为学校与他们的教育和儿童发展目标相同. 私立学校通过鼓励学生继续这种“共同目标”的伙伴关系, promoting, 在家长/监护人和学校之间建立紧密的伙伴关系.  私立学校通常实行开放政策,为家长提供许多参与孩子教育经历的机会.  家长的参与和慈善往往会增加对学生项目和体验的支持.

 
Diversity and inclusivity matter
私立学校欢迎并尊重来自不同社会经济阶层的学生, neighborhoods, cultures, religions, beliefs, identities, and nationalities.  有寄宿项目的学校通常是来自不同国家的学生的家, 为国际和国内学生提供新的学习机会. 大多数学校提供财政援助,以进一步支持包容性的环境.

 
Teaching expertise and class size
私立学校的教师往往拥有更专业的专业知识, making them more qualified to teach in their respective areas. 低师生比例和小班制鼓励教师和学生之间的密切联系, 每天提供更多的个性化关注和更高水平的课堂参与.  In this environment, 学生作为个体受到重视,他们的老师挑战并鼓励他们超越.

 
Close community and safety
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With smaller student bodies, smaller class sizes, 从幼儿班到12年级的所有部门都在同一个校园, 更密切的观察更容易由训练有素和熟悉的教职员工管理.  Independent schools also use visitor management systems and have restricted access to academic buildings to ensure safety; however a key ingredient to keeping a community safe is by knowing the individuals in it. 


Learn more about the independent school advantage from the National Association of Independent Schools (portions of this page were adapted from this article).
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  • WHO WE ARE
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      • First through Third Grades
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      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Middle School >
      • Sixth through Eighth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Upper School >
      • Ninth through Twelfth Grades >
        • Global Studies Distinction
        • STEM Distinction
        • Fine Arts Distinction
        • Internship Program
      • Course Catalog
      • College Counseling
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • The Talfourd H. Kemper Library
    • CrossWalk for Learning Differences >
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • STUDENT LIFE >
      • Dress Code
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      • Forms
      • Facilities
      • Meet Our Athletics Staff
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      • Theatre
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  • ADMISSIONS
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    • How to Apply
    • Tuition and Fees
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    • Make a Gift to North Cross
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    • Planned Giving
    • Stock Gifts
    • The Legacy Campaign
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    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Meet Our Team