My Private School Experience

in regard to unique interests or life experiences. An ordinary, white, high school female with happily-married parents and minimal hardship, my story is not one that easily gains the attention of ____. Sitting in my desk at Northwest Christian School, thinking about how I could make my ordinary self stand out, it hit me that the normal experiences I encounter each day are actually quite far from normal. My life as a private school student, though NORMAL in my eyes, sets me

time in school. Jason and Liam worked equally hard and go to the same school, but as the editors word beautifully on page 127, “[Liam] struggled a bit--not for lack of intelligence, but for lack of experience.” With Jason having such opportunities, he ended up in more Advanced Placement classes. So because Jason is more wealthy, did this give him better education, getting him into those AP classes? A simplified interpretation of this argument can be given in the example between private school and public

Every experience, every interaction, and every conversation I have shaped me into who I am today. My family, friends, education and religion have all influenced my life. I grew up in a Christian home, went to a private Christian school and all my friends were either from my school or church. In high school, I switched to a public school, made new friends and was exposed to a whole new culture. Finally, I ended up at Stetson University, a whole new town, new friends and a chance to make my own path

educational experiences, ways of knowing, personal responsibility and family structure have influenced my beliefs and attitudes. A world view results from the process through which knowledge and understanding is obtained. Furthermore, my experiences of being a young woman in rural society has helped to shape my world view. A world view can be defined as “an inside view of the way things are colored,

question a million times. My response to this question has always been, “I want to be a teacher”, and I have answered it that way for several years! I knew when I was in the 7th grade that I wanted to be a teacher. There are some things that contribute to why I want to teach. They are: my love for math, my love for children, and my appreciation for the art of teaching. In the following paragraphs, I will provide a deeper explanation for my reasons. It all started with my math teacher in the 7th grade

decide is if they want their child to go to public or private school. Another thing to consider is, which type of school will provide the best education for their child. However, only some families have this choice, and others don’t. Families that aren’t financially stable might not be able to afford a private school education, even if that’s what they would prefer for their children. From previous experience, I feel as though private schools provide a better education. I do not feel it is fair

to look yourself. I had problems trying to find my place on the social scale. It had been a long time since I had to start fresh in a new environment with new people, I had always been with the same clique of people from pre-k to the eighth grade. I did not know what to do when I was placed into a public high school so before I could shut down and fall into a downward spiral I turned to the one place I once neglected; education. Education became my main objective to keep myself focused instead of

Private versus Public: A Middle School Perspective Louisiana is ranked 48th in education in the United States by the American Legislative Exchange Council. We can see this in the poorly funded and low resourced schools we have here in New Orleans. There is a great divide in what students are receiving a quality education. In New Orleans the public schools often have ninety percent or more students who are African-American and Latino. The public schools are mainly chartered and filled with young

nation. People today might say that private schools are superior to public schools, saying that they are safer and a better environment to learn in. Some might say that a private school is a way of sheltering your child and not letting them experience opportunities and face many problems to learn from. There are many positives and negatives to both sides; it mainly depends on whom you are talking to. Some parents might want their child to go to a private school because the class size is smaller and

Public schools accept everyone you mostly need proof of the students address. However, you must be accepted into a private school, you have to fill out an application because they are allowed to turn down anyone. Private schools are “Financed through federal, state, and local taxes, public schools are part of a larger school system, which functions as a part of the government and must follow the rules and regulations set by politicians (Great School Staff, 2017). Many different backgrounds can attend