Preparatory+(Prep)+Schools

Your task today is to post relevant information about preparatory, or "prep", schools. This includes exploration of these schools', including aspects like their **history, tradition, characteristics, students, and expectations.** You should also provide specific examples of preparatory schools past and present.

Bell 1: Hannah Kohls, Lauren Marck, Rachel Hain, Tanisha Lloyd


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1) Prep School: independent secondary schools, funded by tuition fees and philanthropic donations and governed by independent boards of trustees.

2) The average prep school : In New York, day schools can be $30,000 a year; School in New Jersey is $44,000 per year.

3) Offer a broader amount of classes than the average public school.

4) Noteable graduates include: JFK, Jon Mccain, Barrack Obama, George W. Bush, FDR, Bill Gates. Families need to have a lot of money to put their children through schooling.

5) Many prep schools require students to participate in one or more of the school's sports team and some require students to participate in a sport during all three athletic seasons. Prep schools also provide many other activities, such as elaborate plays and musicals, and many other clubs and leadership opportunities that prepare the students for college.

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5 IMPORTANT Facts.**

1. Average student to teacher ratio is 8:1 - 12:1 compared to a public school's 25:1 - 30:1 2. Offer Advanced Placement Classes just like public schools, but there are a lot more opportunities for students. 3. Famous Graduates of Prep Schools= Barack Obama, George Bush Jr., George Bush Sr., John McCain, John F. Kennedy, John Kerry, Al Gore 4. The average cost of Prep Schools can compare with many Ivy League Schools ranging from $30,000-$40,000. This is so they can hire highly-qualified teachers and be able to give financial scholarships. 5. Student Life-They emphasize core values of Leadership and Character Development and believe they teach leadership and character. Students are taught through lessons and experiences gained within the community of family members, teachers, and friends. 6. Sports-In the 2009-2010 school year, students may participate in 52 competitive athletic teams across 15 sports, including volleyball, football, cross-country, golf, swimming, diving, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, track and field, tennis, bowling, and weightlifting. In 2008 Trinity Prep was recognized with the FHSAA/Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award for best exemplifying the qualities of sportsmanship by its coaches, players, and spectators. http://www.trinityprep.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University-preparatory_school