The private school that I attend recently built a new athletic facility, separated from the main campus (no buildings are connected to it), but there are no water fountains in the building. Is it required for private schools to have water fountains in an athletic facility?
Please answer with a source! I may approach the school board with this, and I need a legal, legitimate source!
Yes
I am planning on boarding at a private school. I like the idea of sleeping at school because I wont have to worry about being late. I would like to know what to expect in terms of freedom, getting to see my family, waking up for school, and the advantages of being a boarding student.
freedom:
not a lot. there are lots of rules about curfew, over-night permissions, etc. they watch over you like a hawk so they know you are safe and sound. but most schools allow you to do whatever you want in your freetime, including going into the nearby town.
getting to see your family:
it depends on how far you live but most kids see their family every month through holidays, long weekend, parents weekend, college info weekend, etc. internationals go home about 3 times a year
waking up for school: i wake up an hour before class but i know some boys roll out of bed 10 minutes before class and still make it. (but smell bad)
advantages of being a boarding student:
the experience of having a roommate, dormmates, making the closest friends you have ever had. for boys it means x50 the number of video games, etc and for girls it means x100 more dresses, shoes, jewelry you can borrow haha
you also dont have to spend time commuting to and from home so you can sleep instead
expect to become a procrastinator and an awesome BS-er
I am currently in a public high school (sophomore) and am being bullied and threatened on a daily basis. The school has done all they can, but it doesn’t stop. There is a Catholic High School a few towns away, but it’s private and there’s a tuition. Is my public school liable to pay the tuition for my transfer?
i know what you mean. i was bullied as a junior in hs. (i now go to a catholic high school). unfortunately, you can’t expect the public school to pay for you to transfer. because the public school you currently go to is the closest one to your house, you probably don’t have much of a choice and you would be 100% responsible for your tuition, not your current school. if the bullying hasn’t stopped, could you bring the issue up with the school board for your school district? i would recommend transferring anyway. i know my catholic school is very kind to transfer students and if money is a problem for your family, i’m sure the school would be more than happy to negotiate a more reasonable payment plan for your tuition. i hope this helps and best of luck!
Does a child learn more things in a private school than they would at a public school?
well i know private schools teach at a faster pace. for example a 6th grader at a private school will be a bit more ahead of the 6th grader in public school.
my daughter is in kindergarten in public school and she is learning to write in print..
my friends son is kindergarten in private school and learning to write in script.
We are in minnesota. If we choose to not use pulbic school and send a child to private school (not a charter school, an actual school) can we get a credit from the state?
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In Minnesota, no, but there are states that provide educational voucher programs.
There have been occasional efforts to create a voucher system in your state, but none of those attempts have been successful. If you’d like to read about the status of educational vouchers in Minnesota, you’ll find an excellent article here: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/issues/voucher.asp
You can, however, take an income tax deduction on your Minnesota state taxes. Taxpayers can deduct up to $1625 for primary schools and up to $2500 for students in middle or high schools. A $2500 tax deduction would decrease your taxes by about $176.25 a year.
Minnesota also offers a refundable education tax credit – a taxpayer can not claim a credit for tuition paid to non-public schools, but can take the credit for other qualified educational expenses including textbooks and transportation costs. You can find information on Minnesota’s tax treatment of educational expenses here: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/educcred.pdf
So – no state help with your tuition or other expenses, but you can save a bit of money on your taxes if you qualify.
Good luck!
My son will be entering elementary school next year and I am really interested in getting him into a private school. I don’t know where to start. I also want to know if their are grants or loans available for these types of schools.
You get him in with $$$$$$$$$$$$$. Contact individual schools about their own special programs. They are separate from state funding and regulations so right now their aren’t grants or loans for you to use unless your state has a voucher program. Contact the school and start early.
Our son is applying to private high schools in our city, which has a very high cost of living. The private school that he attends now has families who appear to be pretty well off who are receiving financial aid. Is there an income level above which you just shouldn’t bother applying? The whole process is mystifying, but with high school tuition here nearing $30k per year, we feel like we need help even with our relatively high income.
careers.scienceontheweb.net – it has detailed info how to apply for financial aid and scholarships to get more cash.
I have a fantage and I’m a non member how do I get a Private school outfit for non members every one has one but me! How do you get them?
there was party, but it passed. sorry. 
I really want to go to a Quaker School in the area. I don’t have that many friends and my problem is that i come off snobby because i have so many clothes and so many are designer. I really want to go to private school where i’ll fit in. What are some good things to say to my parents to get them to like private school? (money is not an issue, my parents love for me to go to school with a lot of jewish people)
I go to a Quaker school, and its great. Everyone is different and unique, but were all really great friends. Quakers believe in simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality — everyone is accepted, and in my opinion it’s a much nicer environment compared to other schools. Tell your parents that you think you’d be a better student at a private or independent school, and that you feel you aren’t doing the best you can at your current school.
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Me and my wife are looking into putting our children through private school, but we don’t wont to fork out the cash for a tutor. Is there any other cheaper ways to do this?
Having a tutor is not a prerequisite for getting a child into a private school. Private schools have different criteria such as ability to pay their fees, and are often quite competitive, but your child has to display the ability to cope with that particular school’s curriculum and rules. A tutor is only required when a child is not handling the work expected from them at the level they are currently at.