Peterson's Private Secondary Schools 2005

by Peterson's

• ISBN13: 9780768913644
• ISBN10: 0768913640
• Edition: 25th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-29
• Publisher: Peterson's Guides

Summary

For 25 years, Peterson's Private Secondary Schools has been the leading reference available for parents searching for the right private school for their child. Whether you're interested in boarding, day, military, special needs, or junior boarding schools, you and your child will find the perfect match. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

A Note from Peterson's Editors	v
What You Should Know About Private Education	1	(26)
Why Choose an Independent School?	2	(2)
Another Option: Independent Day Schools	4	(2)
Semester Schools: Great Opportunities	6	(4)
Finding the Perfect Match	10	(4)
Plan a Successful School Search	14	(3)
Understanding the Common Application	17	(3)
About Standardized Tests	20	(2)
Paying for a Private Education	22	(2)
Searching for Private Schools Online	24	(1)
Your Planning Calendar	25	(2)
Getting the Most Out of This Guide	27	(32)
Quick-Reference Chart	28	(25)
Profiles and Announcements	53	(2)
Full Descriptions	55	(1)
Special Needs Schools	56	(1)
Junior Boarding Schools	57	(2)
Profiles and Announcements	59	(614)
Full Descriptions	673	(600)
Special Needs Schools	1273	(112)
Junior Boarding Schools	1385	(36)
Specialized Directories	1421	(94)
Coeducational Day Schools	1423	(9)
Boys' Day Schools	1432	(1)
Girls' Day Schools	1433	(1)
Schools Accepting Boarding Boys and Girls	1434	(3)
Schools Accepting Boarding Boys	1437	(1)
Schools Accepting Boarding Girls	1438	(1)
Schools with a Religious Affiliation	1438	(7)
Schools Beginning at Junior, Senior, or Postgraduate Year	1445	(1)
Schools Reporting Academic Accommodations for the Gifted and Talented	1445	(5)
Schools with Advanced Placement Preparation	1450	(10)
Schools Reporting a Postgraduate Year	1460	(1)
Schools Offering the International Baccalaureate Program	1461	(1)
Schools Reporting That They Award Merit Scholarships	1462	(4)
Schools Reporting a Guaranteed Tuition Plan	1466	(1)
Schools Reporting a Tuition Installment Plan	1467	(12)
Schools Reporting That They Offer Loans	1479	(1)
Total Amount of Upper School Financial Aid Awarded for 2003--04	1480	(9)
Schools Reporting That They Offer English as a Second Language	1489	(4)
Schools Reporting a Community Service Requirement	1493	(5)
Schools Reporting Exchange Programs with Other U.S. Schools	1498	(1)
Schools Reporting Programs for Study Abroad	1498	(3)
Schools Reporting Summer Sessions Open to Students from Other Schools	1501	(5)
Schools Reporting That They Accommodate Underachievers	1506	(1)
Programs for Students with Special Needs: Remedial Reading and/or Writing	1507	(8)
Remedial Math	1510	(3)
Deaf Students	1513	(1)
Blind Students	1514	(1)
Alphabetical Index	1515