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Q: How do anti-discrimination laws apply to private schools?
Obviously, it's OK to use reasonable discrimination: all boys and all girls schools, for example. I ask because I have a friend in Texas who attends a Catholic school. He is also gay, and recently told his parents. They begged him to tell no one at school, because he could be kicked out. Would it be illegal to kick him out? And if so, is there any form of unfair discrimination in private schools that is actually illegal?

A: It's private. They can do as they wish. If someone wanted to start an all gay private school, they'd be welcome to do that as well. .

Q: What kind of classes do private schools offer?
Just out of curiosity and lack of resources on the internet [plus my laziness] I was just wondering, what kind of subjects are taught in private schools? Catholic private schools, that is. I know it seems weird to ask, but do they have any limits on Science and History, because of their faith?

A: The biggest difference between my school and my son's school now is that we had to take 4 years of religion. Of course, every school is different.

Q: What are names of private schools within 45 minutes of the Las Vegas strip?
I might be moving to las vegas in july and would love to start investigating schools. What are some private schools within about 45 miles away from the strip? Thanks for your info :)

A: Yes is the answer Meadows School (nonsectarian) Faith Lutheran Jr High School - Summerlin development Catholic School - Summerlin development Hebrew School - Summerlin development Look under Clark County School District for private or charter schools

Q: Whats the difference between state and private schools?
I know that private schools you have to pay to attend them, but do thy receive better education?? or what is it that's different to state ones?.

A: The answer will depend on your state and its education system. Some states have very good public education and the private schools tend to be for the more snobbish or kids with troubles that need more specialized care than public schools can provide. The private schools in these states are not necessarily better than the public schools, but a different learning environment. Other states (like mine) have a very poor education system. Here the private schools tend to be a much better education than the public schools. I will not send my child to a public school in this state. The public schools are very poorly run. The privates schools also have parents that are very interested and involved in the child's education, or they would not be paying 20K a year for it. The private schools here also tend to have less discipline issues than the other local school. Many parents in both types of states will also send their kids to private schools according to their religions - Catholics, Jew, Muslim etc.

Q: What is the difference between Private and Public Schools?
I'm talking about colleges, not high schools. I have no religious affiliation. Does this affect my chances of getting into a private school (i.e. Duke)? So if I attend a private school, will I be able to receive scholarship money from the government? Such as the Pell Grant? And do they offer financial aid?

A: Public schools are funded by the government. Private schools are funded by the school (the school makes money). Religion does not matter in applying to private colleges. Duke doesn't care about that.

Q: How to approach getting multiple recommendation forms for private schools?
Hey, I'm applying to several private schools (which all use the common recommendation form). Problem is, I already asked for recommendations for only one of them; I've only just found out that the others are willing to extend the deadline. I'm fairly sure that my teachers hand wrote the forms. What should I do?

A: Ask the teachers again and explain the situation and that you need multiple copies. Express how sorry you are to take up their valuable time; don't seem like you think they are there to serve you.

Q: Does all girl private schools got to wear uniforms?
My parents thinking about putting me in a all girl private school and I really don't want to wear uniforms it's so boring because my own school right now wearing uniforms and I sure don't want to wear it again! My mom says that private schools does but I think they don't.And does it cost a lot?

A: Not all private schools make students wear uniforms. Go to the school website and see if you can find out there. Uniforms are great because they cut down on a lot of drama on who has the best, most expensive, stylish clothes. Everyone is more equal than if they wore regular clothing. No wasting time deciding what to wear. No distracting clothing. And it's usually cheaper to buy uniforms than regular clothing. Are you asking if uniforms or private schools are expensive? It depends on your private school. In LA, CA, private high schools cost from about $10,000 to $30,000 a year tuition. It depends on the uniform. Some schools require that you buy from a specific vendor, sometimes the vendors are on the expensive side, but usually less than nice regular clothing. Others, like my son's school, let you buy from places like Old Navy - on sale khakis for $10, and polos for $5, nice and inexpensive. Good luck!

Q: What are the best private schools in Maryland?
I was just curious what the best private schools are in Maryland. I am looking for day schools. Thank you.

A: Calvert is an amazing school. I've used their homeschooling curriculum which is similar to their day school. They cover a variety of subjects public schools don't even touch. If I could afford it and we lived in Maryland there is no doubt I'd be sending my child to Calvert. Hope you find what you're looking for.

Q: How would I go about getting a grant or scholarship for a private elementary schools?
I fially had it with public schools. I want to put my son into a private school...but unfortantly that cost an arm and a leg (maybe some other body parts) what are some web sites i could apply for scholarships and grants to help with the cost of the private schools? BY the way all yahooers thanks for the advice on changing schools now i am here again for more help. Thanks in advance

A: I am in agreement with Sassy_91. The parochial school my daughter attended had financial assistance for those who could not afford the tuition. Check with the registrar(s) of the school(s) you are considering. If it is a Roman Catholic school, you may want to contact the Education Dept of the Diocese/Archdiocese. Read the link provided. There is a book listed about the subject your question addresses.

Q: Is it true that the government is giving Private schools the better food?
A couple kids told me that the government gives the private schools better food and gives the public schools the stuff that the private schools don't want (leftovers or stuff that does not meet up to the average school standards). Now I personally think this is rubbish, but what do you think. Cause my friend goes to a private school and she says the food is great. Is it the kids, the food, or just a stupid rumor.

A: Aren't private schools PRIVATE? meaning they are funded by money provided from parents? Where public schools are funded by the government? Of course they'll eat better, they have way more cash to work with.

Q: Why do people send their kids to private schools?
Where I live over 96% of kids go to secular public or catholic public schools. They provide a generally very good education. The children of policians and businessmen go to public schools (the daughter of a federal politician was in my grade 7 class). I've met a few kids who attended private schools at university and I don't really see much difference between them and people who attended public schools. I was just wondering why exactly people send their kids to private schools. Is education really bad in other places (I live in Ontario)?

A: In the States, we had a few stupid things hit at the same time to make a perfect storm. First, we decided to send money to schools based on the number of warm bottoms in seats. So it didn't matter if they learned anything, just that they were present. This reduced the truancy level greatly, as well as the educational level. Secondly, because we pay teachers so poorly, unions got ahold of them, and so they have become very good at fighting for money, but not so good at teaching (their pay is based on how long they're here (tenure); not on how well they teach--it's almost impossible to fire a bad teacher. Thirdly teachers and educators and Crats see any attempt to come up with a way to require competition as a dismantlement of the public school system, so any suggestion of, say, vouchers, which would allow parents to select which school to send their kids to, increase competition, and thereby, quality, is met like "let's pour feces in every room." With no competition, there is no impetus to improve. So our schools routinely turn out 19 year olds without the ability to make change from a $20. Add that with the wimpy attitude of a bunch of parents where everybody is a winner, so nobody is, and there is no impetus for kids to excel in the classroom. Perfect storm.