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Boarding Schools
Boarding schools are independent, college preparatory
schools that provide housing facilities for students and
faculty. Boarding schools are sometimes referred to as
"intentional communities" because the faculty and staff
at boarding schools work very hard to create an
environment for students that is safe, academically
challenging, active, and fun.
Boarding schools are well known for their academic
excellence. With small class sizes, diverse curricula,
and individual attention from teachers and advisors, the
boarding school experience gives students many distinct
advantages. Boarding school students acquire the
abilit
During the academic year, boarding schools become
extended families where teachers and students live and
learn together. The 24-hour community of a boarding
school environment allows the faculty to seize every
teachable moment whether in the classroom, on the playing
field, or in the dormitory.
There are many different types of boarding schools. If
you decide boarding school is for you, the first step to
choosing a school is to consider what type of school will
best serve the student.
There are other types of schools that provide residential
facilities for students. Therapeutic schools specifically
cater to the special needs of the physically or
emotionaly troubled student. Boot Camps are often
state-run programs offered to youth as an alternative for
incarceration.
While boarding schools differ among these broad types,
they also differ in their philosophy and mission. Because
no two boarding schools are alike, matching a student
with an appropriate boarding school is a big step toward
ensuring future success.
