Looking at Schools
When searching for the perfect boarding school, visiting campuses is a crucial step. It allows parents and students to get a firsthand experience of the school's atmosphere, facilities, and community.
Do you like large schools or small schools?
- Are you most comfortable in a city, a small town, or the countryside?
- Are you interested in attending a school that has a religious or military orientation?
- Would you like to attend a school that is only for boys or girls?
These are some of the questions to ask before you begin your search for the U.S. boarding school that's right for you and your child.
Single-Sex Schools
- Single-sex schools, those for boys only or girls only, are some of the oldest boarding schools in the U.S.A.
- As a student at one of these schools, you will have the chance to study in a less socially distracting atmosphere.
- For girls, single-sex schools can often provide a greater opportunity to pursue leadership roles in both academic and extracurricular life.
Military Schools
Military secondary schools have the same advantages as other boarding schools.
- However, they also instill the values and importance of teamwork, dedication, and discipline.
- Uniforms and drilling are often required.
Florida Air Academy, located near the Kennedy Space Center, uses modern planes and simulators as part of its flying programs.
- These begin as early as the seventh grade.
- Upon completion of flight training,