| People often wonder if they should send their child | | | | transportation for your child every day, at least |
| to a private school instead of the local public | | | | until your child gets his or her driver's license. If |
| school. Part of the reason for this is that there | | | | the school is very far away, does it offer room |
| are some commonly accepted beliefs about | | | | and board? Is you child ok with that? Are you ok |
| private schools as they compare to public schools, | | | | with that? |
| some of which are good (like "my child will get a | | | | What does your child want? - Does your child |
| better education") and some of which are bad. | | | | want to go to a private school? Why? Is it |
| Regardless, if you are considering sending your | | | | because they are gifted academically and are |
| child to a private school, there are some things | | | | choosing a school that will help them get into an |
| you need to take into account: | | | | Ivy League college? Is it because they are |
| Price - Private schools naturally cost money, so it | | | | athletically talented and the school may help them |
| is important to ensure that you will be able to | | | | get into professional sports? Or is the only reason |
| afford the tuition costs. This one is pretty | | | | private schools are being considered because you |
| self-explanatory but still sometimes overlooked | | | | want them to go there? |
| until it's too late. | | | | Private high schools can be a wonderful |
| Location - Is the school that you are considering | | | | experience if everyone is on board with the idea, |
| within a reasonable distance from where you live? | | | | and if a good school is found. Just remember to |
| Is there a bus route available? If not, be aware | | | | do your due diligence before signing any contracts. |
| that you will have to provide some method of | | | | |