Boarding School

The choice to go to a boarding school brings with it an opportunity for growth in areas such as academics, independence, maturation, and self-discipline. Boarding schools should not be viewed as "giving up" or "getting rid of" a student. On the contrary, the benefits of attending a college-preparatory boarding school are substantial and should be viewed as such.

Boarding schools can many times offer students accountability and life-skills that go well beyond those available at a public or larger private school. The simple fact is that boarding schools have the students 24-hours a day, while public schools are limited to around eight hours.

Some of the benefits of a boarding school are:

     * Low student/teacher ratios

     * Small class size meaning more time spent with each student

     * College matriculation percentages

     * Challenging academics

     * Athletic and club participations

     * Learning and resource centers on campus

     * Most faculty have advanced degrees

     * Off-campus resources available

     * Diverse populations from different countries

     * College counseling

     * Excellent experience - having lived away from home and managed your time/money. Gives a student an advantage when they get to college.