Private school is known for having a number of benefits over public schools. Small class sizes, specialized curriculums, and better academic opportunities. While these benefits are great, traditional private schools still have aspects that can affect your child in negative ways. These concerns have been growing with parents over the years, with many of them thinking private school can’t meet their child’s unique needs. In this article we’re going to explore how online learning may be the answer for these families. We’ll discuss how the
personalized learning structure, flexibility, and academic success of institutions like Tenney School Live can be a great alternative for your family!
Signs that Traditional Private School May Be Failing You
1. When Private Schools Don’t Feel Private Anymore
Private schools are becoming more and more popular. Many states are incorporating voucher programs which lower the barrier of entry for private schools. Families that weren’t considering private school because of the cost, may now be able to afford the tuition. While every private school is different, the increase in availability can lead to larger class sizes and lack of personalized attention for each student. This can cause a shift in the curriculum to become more rigid which leads to a lack of individualized learning. Students that once thrived in an individualized setting may begin struggling in these larger class sizes.
2. The Struggle of Large Class Sizes
A typical private school classroom can have upwards of 20+ students in it. While larger classrooms can allow for a greater sense of community, when it comes to the quality of education, they can leave students wanting more. A student may begin to ‘fall through the cracks’ due to the lack of teacher attention. Once a student begins to slip, it becomes way harder for them to catch back up. Many private schools will accelerate coursework as the school year progresses well compounds this issue.
3. School-Life Balance
Many private schools have rigorous and demanding schedules for students. This leaves students with little time to participate in after school activities. While the focus on academics seems like a pro for a parent, in a student’s eye, it can quickly lead to burnout and exhaustion. In extreme cases, students may develop feelings of anxiety or depression due to the immense pressure placed on them from their demanding schedules.
The Rise of Online Learning
What Makes Online Learning Different?
Online learning has a number of benefits that supersede a more traditional private school experience. In a program like Tenney School Live we utilize one-on-one instruction. While there are specialized private schools that do this, online learning allows us the ultimate flexibility to give students the best education possible all from the comfort of their own home! It is worth noting that not every online school works in this way. Some online schools’ function with a more traditional classroom style where there are 20+ students attending.
How Online Learning Supports Different Types of Students
Online learning offers a number of benefits over a traditional, in-person private school. One such benefit is the flexibility and support offered. While mentioned previously, traditional private schools often have large classroom settings which can result in students lacking the support needed to truly succeed. With services like Tenney School Live, students are able to have one-on-one support from the comfort of home as well as flexibility in when and where they can attend class! A student who may be on the move due to being an athlete can benefit greatly from the flexibility in learning that online private schools can provide. In addition, they’ll get custom-tailored support that a typical online school may not be able to provide! Academic success should never come at the cost of a student’s duties outside of the classroom! We aim to fix that!
A Private School Experience Without the Drawbacks
While we discussed the drawbacks of a traditional private school experience, online private school circumvent these in a variety of ways! Through online learning, students avoid the mounting social pressure that many traditional private school environments suffer from. A student with anxiety may grow more anxious in the traditional environment but thrive in an online environment. Furthermore, a student attending online classes is no longer bound to tight, rigid schedules that larger schools mandate. Instead, the focus shifts to a high-quality, individualized education for the student! Programs like Tenney School Live not only provide one-on-one classes but also group classes to allow students to mingle and work with their peers. This means a student can building lasting friendships without experiencing the risks and intense social pressure a larger school exhibits.
Is It Time to Rethink Private School?
While the traditional private school experience can work for some, not every student learns the same way (or at the same level). Whether you’re gifted, struggling, have anxiety, or are falling through the cracks, online private school can provide the relief needed to excel inside and outside the classroom. Tenney School Live goes a step further to provide the ultimate individualized environment possible – through one-on-one learning. If this sounds like the type of environment you and your family would thrive in, I recommend inquiring today for more information! I’d be more than happy to have a talk with you about how we can be the right fit for you!
