Peterson's Private Secondary Schools 2000-2001

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• ISBN13: 9780768903706
• ISBN10: 076890370X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Petersons

Table of Contents

Part I How to Use This Book
Getting the Most Out of The Family Guide	3	(2)
Quick-Reference Chart	5	(21)
The Information You Will Find in the Profiles and Announcements	26	(3)
The Information You Will Find in the Full Descriptions	29	(1)
Specialized Directories	30	(65)
Coeducational Day Schools	31	(6)
Boys' Day Schools	37	(1)
Girls' Day Schools	37	(1)
Schools Accepting Boarding Boys and Girls	38	(2)
Schools Accepting Boarding Boys	40	(1)
Schools Accepting Boarding Girls	41	(1)
Military Schools	41	(1)
Schools with a Religious Affiliation	42	(4)
Schools Beginning at Junior, Senior, or Postgraduate Year	46	(1)
Schools Reporting Academic Accommodations for the Gifted and Talented	46	(4)
Schools with Advanced Placement Preparation	50	(6)
Schools Reporting a Postgraduate Year	56	(1)
Schools Offering the International Baccalaureate Program	57	(1)
Schools Reporting That They Award Merit Scholarships	57	(3)
Schools Reporting a Guaranteed Tuition Plan	60	(1)
Schools Reporting a Tuition Installment Plan	61	(7)
Schools Reporting That They Offer Loans	68	(1)
Schools Reporting Total Amount of Financial Aid Awarded for 1999-2000	69	(6)
Schools Reporting That They Offer English as a Second Language	75	(3)
Schools Reporting a Community Service Requirement	78	(3)
Schools Reporting Exchange Programs with Other U.S. Schools	81	(1)
Schools Reporting Programs for Study Abroad	81	(2)
Schools Reporting Summer Sessions Open to Students from Other Schools	83	(4)
Schools Reporting That They Accommodate Underachievers	87	(1)
Schools Reporting Programs for Students with Special Needs	88	(7)
Part II What You Should Know About Private Education
Why Private Education?	95	(1)
Peter Relic
Plan a Successful School Search	96	(2)
Searching for Private Schools Online	98	(2)
Your Planning Calendar	100	(1)
Finding the Perfect Match	101	(5)
Helene Reynolds
Paying for a Private Education	106	(2)
Mark Mitchell
About Standardized Tests	108	(2)
Heather Hoerle
Independent Day Schools	110	(2)
Lila Lohr
Spiritual and Community Values in Private Education	112	(1309)
James M. Goodmann
Directory of Private and Special Needs Schools	117	(72)
Profiles and Announcements	189	(390)
Full Descriptions	579	(692)
Special Needs Schools	1271	(105)
Junior Boarding Schools	1376	(45)
Alphabetical Index	1421