State Regulation of Private Schools

Starting a new year always brings much excitement as well as a little trepidation. In terms of planning, getting a preview of what you need to take to school with you can help settle nerves. While traditionally, private schools are better stocked in terms of student supplies, it is still customary for students to bring their personal school supplies at the beginning of each school year.

Your school supply list will depend on what grade you are going in and what school you go to. Each school has its own way of doing things. Sometimes, schools will charge a supply fee and provide the student with almost everything they need. Sometimes, schools will ask for items that become communal property, i.e. computer paper, tissue boxes, and even pencils. More than likely, the private school student will be asked to bring in their personal school supplies which they will use the ensuing year.

The purpose of this article is to give you a preview of what the typical private school supplies list will be like, provide shopping tips and give you our favorite online school supplies shopping sources. Our example supply lists are broken down: one for elementary students and one for high school students. Remember to check with your school for their actual list before you start shopping.

Elementary Private School Supplies

At the elementary school level more so than at the high school level, supplies can end up as "communal" in nature, since students tend to stay in the same

What is it really like to work in a private school? Is it the same as teaching in a public school? We'll look at the advantages of working in private schools, different types of jobs in private schools, teaching in a private school versus a public school, the benefits of working at a private school, preparing for work in a private school, and finding employment in private schools.

I taught Latin, English, World History, Music, and Computers in private schools. I was also the Deputy Director of a private school. What I liked the most was that my students loved learning. Their curiosity was boundless.

Advantages of Working in a Private School

Flexible Curriculum

A private school teacher does not have to teach to the test. Public school teachers must focus on preparing their students to do well on state-mandated testing instead of really teaching them. Is It Wrong to Teach to The Test?, an article in Edutopia, explains what teaching to the test implies.

Smaller Class Sizes

Private school class sizes are generally smaller than similar public school classes. You can truly teach a small class of students. Discipline issues are minimal. With a class of 12-15, I could see at a glance who understood the lesson and who didn't.

Increased Teacher Safety

Teachers feel safer in most private schools because private schools can enforce their discipline codes with impunity. In addition, most private schools have a much smaller student population than public schools. It is

Changing schools and moving can be stressful events, even if the entire family is excited about the move. The purpose of this article is to give you a checklist of all the things you may need to think about as you orchestrate your move and what you may need to do when changing schools. We have set up the list of things to do along a timeline, to mirror you own busy schedule as you get your household and school paperwork in order.

As soon as you decide to move

• Changing Schools?
  • Private schools often have rigorous admissions. As soon as you realize that a move is necessary, you should research the private schools in the area and set up interviews so that you can better ascertain your family's fit for the school.
  • Get on the waiting lists. Even if you cannot get your children into your first choice school because they do not have room, stay on their waiting list. Students drop out, move themselves, etc.
  • Consider using an Educational Consultant from your target destination to help you decide where to try to place your children when you move.
  • Give yourself enough time for your children to take admissions tests if required or placement tests so that the school can best determine fit for your children.
  • Found out if there are any extra-curricular activities that require early enrollment or may involve practice over the summer before the school year starts.
• Find day care services or extended day services as soon as possible. Most of

Applying to a private school is a process. It is a process with many sections and parts to it. If you are accustomed to managing projects and meeting deadlines, this is just another version of that kind of exercise. I strongly recommend that you set it up just as carefully as you set up any major 12 to 18-month project at your office. When you organize yourself this way, you can put the project on the back burner for a week or so in the first six months without losing any momentum because you have your notes and 'Must Do's' listed. You can see what has to be done at a glance.

Start the process well in advance.

Begin your private school search at least 18 months in advance of when you actually want your child to begin classes. For example, if you want your child to begin Grade 10, then you would begin your private school search process in the spring of Grade 8. That will give you summer and fall to identify and visit schools. That will also allow time for admissions testing and submitting applications. You can start earlier if you prefer, but this timetable will give you enough time to thoroughly research and visit schools without feeling rushed. You will be able to arrive at well-informed decisions about where to apply. Starting far in advance ensures that