By: Evelyn H.
New school year, new
friends, new teachers… The same routine you’ve done since kindergarten. But switching from a
private school to a public school can be even more stressful because its form and style is completely different than that of a
private school. While private schools may not necessarily be more filtered and
strict, going from private to public can still be a big change.
Parents look toward
public schools because they don’t have to pay for their children to attend;
public schools are funded by the government. Students often look forward to
attending public schools because many public schools have more variety in
extracurricular activities. Clubs provided by teachers with extra time add a
little sparkle to a school day! Public schools also offer many competitive
sports teams, such as soccer, and fine arts programs, like drama.
One of my favorite
benefits of public school is that the social circle is much wider. Kids of all
different backgrounds, races, and genders go to public schools, which means
that kids can learn great social skills by interacting with such a variety of peers
each day. Also, many public schools have large
student populations and, as a result, must follow regimented schedules, but
that doesn’t usually take anything away from the experience. Kids also get a
choice in clothes because the majority of public schools don’t require
uniforms, which means that students get to express themselves through their own
style. Some private schools have
student populations with limited ethnic and cultural diversity, which can lead
to a smaller social circle. Uniforms are usually part
of a normal private school day as well, so kids don’t get as much freedom or
choice in clothes.
As you can see, public
schools
differ from private schools in many ways. Public schools might seem big and loud and
scary at first, but many kids who make the switch from private school to
public school end up embracing the differences. Have
a great back-to-school experience, and make lots of new friends, wherever you
might go to school!
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