High School

High school can be a very integral part of anyone’s life.  These are the years in which you begin to shape your friendships, relationships, and you suddenly start to have goals and make plans for your future.  High school is a very essential part of who we are, and it can really make a huge difference in our lives, depending upon our individual experience.  As a parent, you want to be sure your child is able to attend a high school that they will feel comfortable in.  Many students go to the same elementary, middle, and high schools that are in the same district, so in most cases the student chooses to move forward into the next level because their friends are there.  This can make the transition from middle to high school much easier for your child since they will already have friends at their new high school when they get there. 

If your child has their focus on college, a private high school may be the option to go with.  In most cases, private schools can give students a better, more personalized education.  This is because private schools have fewer students so the teachers are able to focus on them better as individuals.  This can be a real asset to your high school student, particularly if he or she is really honing on a certain college and wants to be sure they get a quality education.  It’s really a matter of choice, because there are also many great public high schools around the country as well that offer high quality education and personal attention.  It’s best to do a “tour” of various high schools and bring your child with you, so that you can make the decision together. This can put your student at ease, and make their high schools years pleasant and productive.