private school vs. public school by: maddison forrest

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PRIVATE SCHOOL VS. PUBLIC SCHOOL By: Maddison Forrest

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Private school Vs. P

Private school Vs. Public School

By: Maddison Forrest

Types of elementary schools in the United StatesPublic Schools Private Schools

What is public school?Offers free education to any studentSupported by public funds

What is private school?Does not get money from the governmentRun by a private group of individualsCost to attendEnrollment selection process

Decision factors for determining what type of school is best for your childAcademic reputation and college preparationSchool size and Class sizeSafety reputationSpecial programsCostsReligious and Moral instructionLocationIdeology

Advantages to public schoolKnown to accommodate special needs studentsNo tuition Teachers must be certifiedTeachers can not be terminated on the spotTeachers receive greater salariesAccommodate families with multiple children

Disadvantages to public schoolYour housing determines what school your children go to, good or badSometimes larger student to teacher ratioSmall schools cant afford necessities Anyone living in the school district attendsGeneral curriculum, made for allStandards created by state

Advantages to private schoolYou can choose a school no matter where you live Small student to teacher ratioMoney isnt a problemChosen students are allowed to enroll, decreasing violenceKnow to accommodate gifted and talented studentsSpecialized curriculumStandards determined by school

Disadvantage to private schoolNot known to accommodate special needs studentsCostly tuition Teachers dont have to have a certificationTeachers can be terminated on the spotTeachers receive less salaryDoesnt accommodate families with multiple childrenFacts (2007-2008)Public SchoolTraditional public schools in the United States87,190Average class size 20.3 students per classAverage salary $49,600 per year63 % of staff employed with academic specialist or coaching assignmentsPrivate SchoolPrivate schools in the United States28,220Average class size 18.1students per classAverage salary $36,300 per year37 % of staff employed with academic specialist or coaching assignments

Which will it be?Statically, all the numbers point to private schools over public schools. However, with that being said, we must take notice that our students arent statistics. Our nation had been built on the public school system. The great inventors, the poets, and the doctors have mainly come from public schools. Therefore, as teachers we should be passionate about the public school system and the opportunity given to every child to embrace their opportunities of greatness within them.

Nces.ed.govhttp://www.publicschoolreview.com/articles/5http://www.thefreedictionary.com/public+schoolhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20school

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