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How to choose a PRIVATE SCHOOL

Have you noticed your child is not interacting as much with his classmates and his grades are slipping because of not having enough interaction with his teacher? Maybe it’s time to look into a private school for your child where he will be able to have one-on-one time with the teacher.

But what do you look for in a private school?

Private schools are excellent for their small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratio. "At First Baptist School, we limit our classes to 18 students," says Betty Maroney, principal of First Baptist School. "In addition, we have excellent, very caring teachers. Our curriculum is very strong. We are accredited under the Texas Association of Baptist Schools, which means our standards are formulated and published."

Private schools range in size from less than 100 students to more than 1,000. The school size gives the students and teachers an opportunity for excellent interaction.

Parents may choose a private school with religious or non-religious standards. Your personal religious requirements are the key to this choice. A strong religious school will be up front in stating what is expected of the student as far as the religious practices required.

Some religious private schools require total participation while others may require Bible classes and chapel attendance only.

Many of the schools have web sites and others can be found listed in commercial directories. Ask questions about the student-teacher ratio, special programs that are offered, sports, anything you have questions about.

When you and your child have gone through all the material, eliminate the schools that do not meet your needs. You should end up with a short list of three or five schools.