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The NCES reports that more than three-quarters of private school parents are “very satisfied” with their child’s school compared with less than half of parents whose children were assigned to a public school. Parents often look to private schools as an extension of the home in promoting the values they embrace, and private schools respond. A recent NCES survey found that promoting religious or spiritual life was second only to academic excellence in the goals of private school principals.
— Fast Facts About Private Schools
According to the Council for American Private Education, following are a few facts about private schools:
In the Houston area, there are more than 390 parochial and private schools for pre-K through high school, giving parents a wide selection from which to choose.
Houston’s private schools offer parents a wide range of options from parochial to secular to international schools. Some are strictly for early learning while others educate children from pre-K through the eighth or 12th grades. Houston’s private schools are located across the region from The John Cooper School in The Woodlands to Crème De La Crème in Sugar Land to The Kincaid School in the Memorial area or the St. John’s School in River Oaks.
Just one specific example of the high level of private educational offerings in the region is St. Francis Episcopal Day School, which has created and patented its own arts appreciation program that is so dynamic that the school now sells it to other area schools.
For a list of private schools, see page 86 to begin thinking about the different area schools. Another site to search for private schools in the Houston region is www.houstonprivateschools.org.
A few tips to know before choosing a private school in Houston include the following:
From daycare facilities to high schools, Houston-area parents can find the solution that fits their family’s lifestyle and the individual child’s needs. The Houston area offers parents a wide range of options designed to fit families’ educational, moral and religious beliefs and each child’s learning aptitudes and intelligence level. With a little research, parents will find the perfect fit for the whole family.
COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES
Higher education institutions abound in the Houston area, including two-year, four-year and business training schools to assist every type of student. Community residents understand the necessity of pursuing a degree or certificate to compete and excel in the workplace. As employment opportunities expand in the Houston area that require more education and training, pursuing advanced learning has become a necessity. In fact, many of the region’s occupation in top demand, including health care, energy, information technology and aerospace, all require a bachelors degree or higher.
— Alvin Community College
Alvin Community College (www.alvincollege.edu) is a public community college in Brazoria County providing educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education and personal development. With a main campus on 113 acres in Alvin, there is also expanded service at the Pearland College Center. The Alvin campus is located 20 miles from Hobby Airport and 55 miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
— Fast Facts About Private Schools
According to the Council for American Private Education, following are a few facts about private schools:
- One in four schools is a private school.
- One child in nine attends a private school.
- Private schools produce an annual savings to taxpayers estimated at more than $48 billion.
- Private school students perform better than their public school counterparts on standardized achievement tests.
- Ninety percent of private high school graduates attend college, compared to 66 percent of public high school graduates.
- Private school students from low socio-economic backgrounds are at least three times more likely than comparable public school students to attain a bachelors degree by their mid-20s, meaning that private schools contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty for their students.
- Private schools are racially, ethnically and economically diverse. Twenty-three percent of private school students are students of color, and 28 percent are from families with annual incomes under $50,000.
- Private secondary school students are nearly 50 percent more likely to take AP or International Baccalaureate courses in science and mathematics than public school students.
- The participation of private school students in community-service projects is significantly higher than their public school counterparts.
In the Houston area, there are more than 390 parochial and private schools for pre-K through high school, giving parents a wide selection from which to choose.
Houston’s private schools offer parents a wide range of options from parochial to secular to international schools. Some are strictly for early learning while others educate children from pre-K through the eighth or 12th grades. Houston’s private schools are located across the region from The John Cooper School in The Woodlands to Crème De La Crème in Sugar Land to The Kincaid School in the Memorial area or the St. John’s School in River Oaks.
Just one specific example of the high level of private educational offerings in the region is St. Francis Episcopal Day School, which has created and patented its own arts appreciation program that is so dynamic that the school now sells it to other area schools.
For a list of private schools, see page 86 to begin thinking about the different area schools. Another site to search for private schools in the Houston region is www.houstonprivateschools.org.
A few tips to know before choosing a private school in Houston include the following:
- Parents will need to visit the campus and most likely will need to interview with the school. This will be a great opportunity for both the parents and the school to ensure a good fit.
- Parents will need to complete the application forms for their child to be considered a candidate.
- Parents need to be prepared to have their children tested and will need to pay for those tests.
- Many schools encourage a certain level of parental involvement, so parents need to clearly understand what is expected of them.
From daycare facilities to high schools, Houston-area parents can find the solution that fits their family’s lifestyle and the individual child’s needs. The Houston area offers parents a wide range of options designed to fit families’ educational, moral and religious beliefs and each child’s learning aptitudes and intelligence level. With a little research, parents will find the perfect fit for the whole family.
COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES
Higher education institutions abound in the Houston area, including two-year, four-year and business training schools to assist every type of student. Community residents understand the necessity of pursuing a degree or certificate to compete and excel in the workplace. As employment opportunities expand in the Houston area that require more education and training, pursuing advanced learning has become a necessity. In fact, many of the region’s occupation in top demand, including health care, energy, information technology and aerospace, all require a bachelors degree or higher.
— Alvin Community College
Alvin Community College (www.alvincollege.edu) is a public community college in Brazoria County providing educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education and personal development. With a main campus on 113 acres in Alvin, there is also expanded service at the Pearland College Center. The Alvin campus is located 20 miles from Hobby Airport and 55 miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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