Private Schools in Lawrence Park Have Much to
Offer
Choosing a
private school can be difficult, as Toronto boasts some of the best educational
institutions in North America! But deciding whether or not to send your child
to private school is less difficult. Virtually every child can benefit from
time spent at a good private school, and both scholarships and tuition
assistance is available at most of these institutions. If you live in the
Lawrence Park area, investigate private schools in midtown. Admissions
directors are always happy to give you and your son or daughter a tour of their
facilities, and to answer any questions you may have.
Who Benefits?
If your
child is reflected in any of the descriptions below, he or she may be a perfect
candidate for a Toronto private or prep school:
- Children who are working below
their potential.
The higher expectations at a good private school, along with the example
of others working hard and achieving academically, can provide a
"wake-up call” to children who have never experienced a culture that
prizes academic achievement.
- Children who are struggling
academically. If
your child is having difficulty, the smaller class sizes, structure, and
resources of a private school can help to bring him or her up to grade
level.
- Children who are excelling
academically.
Excellent students may be eligible for scholarships at some schools. These
children often need more challenges than the public system can provide.
They may particularly benefit from a prep school, which offers all the
tools necessary to start them out on a stellar university career.
- Children who struggle socially. The structure of a private
school provides children with greater opportunities to socialize while
participating in a constructive activity. As well, good schools demand
that students show respect for one another, helping to ensure that each
student's contribution is valued.
- Children who are less
assertive. Children
who are shy, or who are reluctant to speak up in class can gain new
confidence in a private school atmosphere. Better schools encourage
children to take risks, and this can lead to newfound competence and
self-esteem. Smaller class sizes make participation in discussions easier
and more comfortable.
- Children who are natural
leaders. Often
leadership skills are overlooked in the public system. In a private
school, the talent of natural leaders becomes evident, and can be channelled easily into school activities.
- Athletic children. The athletic programs at
superior private schools allow children far more opportunities for
participation than public schools. Gifted athletes will have access to
premium facilities, top-notch coaching, and a wide variety of sports.
Values
Good
private schools are renowned for having high academic standards. But good
schools also try to instill values that will have lifelong benefits for their
students. In addition, most promote finding a balance in life that includes
academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Private
schools place an emphasis on building character by instilling values such as:
respect for self and others, integrity in personal interactions, cooperation,
service to the community, and more. Many private schools have a strict code of conduct that governs the behaviour of its students.
Visit one
of Toronto's fine private schools today. Give your child the gift of a
first-class education!