An independent school is:

• Committed to providing individual attention, small classes, high academic standards, and a strong, dedicated faculty
• Free to pursue excellence in education according to its individual philosophy.
• Dedicated to finding the best possible match between student and school and enabling each student to fulfill his and or her potential.
• A partner with parents in the education of their children. Parents are invited to become part of the school community and to support the school's values and goals.
• Responsive to the concerns of parents.
• Committed to enrolling students of every ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic background believing that diversity enriches the educational environment.
• Independent in governance and finance.

Why should I consider an independent school?
Independent schools offer a strong curriculum, small classes, individual attention for each student, dedicated teachers and advisors, the opportunity for parental involvement, a sense of community, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The careful, personal guidance students and their families receive on secondary school and college placement is an added benefit. Families that value education should seriously consider independent schools.

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