by NYC Private Schools on February 13, 2010
There are hundreds of NYC Private Schools available for young children and older students who are pursuing an education in New York.
Location, Location, Location
Location is always a major topic of concern for parents researching a private school for their child and the 5 boroughs in the city, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, & Staten Island provide a wealth of opportunities and more than a few options for transportation.
Culture and Religion
Some schools are naturally more diverse than others in terms of multicultural and religious backgrounds, but that is simply another choice to make in NYC. If you are a religious family and you want to ensure that your child is raised with an education that has a strong background in your personal faith, then one of the many religious schools in NYC would be right for your child. Religious schools can be Catholic, Jewish, Islamic, Quaker and many more. Some schools incorporate all of these faiths into the programs, some focus intently on one and have a faith-based curriculum.
Philosophy and Style
School philosophy also plays a major part in your choice for education in New York. There are many different types of schools with various philosophies and learning/teaching environments, including traditional, progressive, Montessori, learning and developmental disability, gifted, and alternative schools. There are many schools that follow the
International Baccalaureate curriculum with multilingual and globally focused educational environments.
No matter what you or your child is looking for in a Private School Education, NYC is as diverse in its offerings as you can dream of.
by NYC Private Schools on January 4, 2010
There are multiples steps towards the completion of admission into a NYC Private School. Interest, research and first contact are all incredibly important steps for parents and children alike. So many pieces go into an admissions application for schools that keeping track of them all is easiest with a spreadsheet and some solid management and organizational skills.
Tips for Later Admissions Process
- If your child’s school has requested reference letters or referral letters, you are well versed with the frustration and worry that can come with accepting that someone else has a responsibility for your child’s future. Depending on someone to write a referral letter can be a lesson in giving and receiving trust. January is the perfect time to follow up with those people who have accepted the task of writing a reference letter for your child. Find out if they have finished and submitted the recommendation and remember to thank them both verbally and in writing for their assistance. If, by some chance, they have not completed the referral yet, take charge and offer to provide additional information or assistance to them. If you sense that the letter may end up being late, call the school to let them know that there may be a delay with a particular part of your child’s application.
- Another task to complete in January is to check that your potential schools have all received copies of your child’s test scores and school transcripts, if necessary. If they have not received them, make a copy and send or fax the test results you have to the schools with a note stating you will call the testing bureau immediately. The testing bureau should be able to send the scores directly to the school.
Stay organized and stay focused during this time in the NYC Private Schools admissions process.
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