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Parental Involvement

Parents often find themselves having a much more distinct voice in the private school system compared to public. Parents and administration typically experience an open channel of communication, with regular parent-teacher contact, welcomed parent involvement, participation in social events and fundraising campaigns, and more.

Safe Learning Environment

Families love the fact that private schools offer a safe learning environment, with a culture that places emphasis on personal responsibility and ethics. The lower staff-to-student ratio allows for more observation and intervention in case of a conflict.

Strong Sense of Community

Smaller school size and opportunities to get involved contribute to an enhanced sense of community and school pride. Parents will also feel this sentiment. According to a Fraser Institute survey, 62% of private school parents feel their school’s environment is motivating, supportive, and nurturing.

Individualized Attention From Teachers

Students and teachers are able to form closer relationships in a small school where there is one class per grade level. This helps the teacher know each student better, enabling them to tailor their teaching styles accordingly. They'll know your student's strengths and weaknesses and be able to offer more specific help when needed.

Higher Academic Standards

Statistics back up the fact that private schools challenge students to meet a higher academic standard. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, private high schools list more vigorous graduation requirements than their public school counterparts, requiring more coursework to be completed. The result is a graduating student body that performs better on tests, has a higher level of written, verbal, and mathematic ability, and has a more impressive school matriculation. of written, verbal, and mathematic ability, and has a more impressive school matriculation.

*Information from Hotchkiss