Looking back to our previous post about the different philosophies and educational styles that different private schools promote and adhere, it is easy to see different approaches.
When beginning the private school search, reviewing websites and printed literature is often the first research that parents do to prepare themselves and their children for the coming admissions process.
As a reminder, there are the basic advertised philosophies of the three schools we are discussion in this series:
School X’s philosophy and motto is compressed into the phrase “go forth unafraid.”
School Y’s philosophy is “work hard. Be kind. Take risks.”
School Z’s philosophy is “ lead and serve.”
School Y’s approach is very different from School X’s in that it very obviously does not make any references to traditions or of a long history. Instead, the philosophy of this school very deliberately appears to embrace a new freedom of educational and social approaches by both students and faculty alike. Risks are important in this school, so much so that they are in the direct motto. In looking at the website and the printed literature, a parent and child will probably get the impression that this school wants to forge new paths and open minds.
School Z seems to have a more direct and traditional approach then both schools. This school immediately references historical traditions and proven curriculum. It can be easily understood that this school has a rich history in teaching and a long reputation for graduation fine students. This kind of school website and literature will show you that you can easily research the kind graduation accomplishments of it’s students. School Z also has a very direct motto that says it will create independent adults who will lead and serve. This kind of statement gives the immediate sense of strength of tradition combined with responsibility.
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