| Besides high academics and smaller class size, a | | | | and club sports to varsity and league programs. |
| benefit of attending a private school is the focus | | | | As an added advantage independent schools have |
| these schools place on educating the "whole child." | | | | some amazing sport venues that can be used by |
| Learning is enriched through the Arts, travel | | | | individuals or those in an athletic program. |
| abroad and other specialized programs. | | | | Learning Around the World |
| The Arts | | | | Enrichment programs at several top private |
| Is your child interested in art, theater, film-making, | | | | schools go beyond to the campus to locations |
| music or dance? A strong advantage of a private | | | | around the country and around the world. Several |
| school is the ability and the funds to create their | | | | offer studies abroad for a semester, a year or a |
| own curricula, which often emphasize the Arts. | | | | summer. Designed to give your child a chance to |
| Some private schools require all students to take | | | | experience the culture of other countries, the |
| electives in the Arts while other specialized | | | | programs promote acceptance of others and help |
| boarding schools are geared for those who plan a | | | | develop a world-view. They also encourage |
| career in an artistic field. No matter the focus, the | | | | students find new depths within themselves as |
| Arts at independent schools are seen as a way | | | | make their way in a different country under the |
| for a student to grow, develop self-discipline, find | | | | guidance of teachers and advisers. Study abroad |
| a lifetime interest and perhaps discover a career. | | | | programs are usually limited to private high |
| The Athlete and the Scholar | | | | schools. |
| Many of the best independent schools believe that | | | | Serving those with Special Needs |
| a healthy mind needs a healthy body. So athletics | | | | While most of us think of independent schools as |
| are an integral part of life in independent schools. | | | | focusing on core curricula or college prep work, |
| The teamwork, competition, self-discipline and | | | | many independent schools offer programs for |
| regular physical exercise taught in school sports is | | | | students with specialized needs. If you child is |
| an important component of private education | | | | gifted, has a learning disability, is termed 'at risk' or |
| allowing your child to grow outside the classroom. | | | | troubled, there is a private school to serve those |
| Besides the traditional team sports of baseball, | | | | needs. Some are private schools with added |
| basketball, soccer, field hockey and football, | | | | programs while others are completely dedicated |
| private schools also offer life sports such as | | | | to serving the specialized needs of students. In |
| running, archery, tennis, swimming or riding. | | | | some cases, private schools may be the only |
| Athletics, which are funded through tuition, are | | | | way to ensure a quality education for your child. |
| offered at a variety of levels from intramurals | | | | |