USA High School Diplomas (http://www.usastudyguide.com/highschool.htm)
The USA high school system is unlike that of many other countries. There is little
national standardization in the typical USA high school (or secondary school)
curriculum. Individual states have great control over what coursework is taught in the
schools within their borders, as well as in the requirements that students must meet in
order to graduate with a high school diploma. Therefore, what courses and subjects are
offered will vary depending on where the high school is located. Many international
students choose to study at one of the many top USA boarding schools.
The coursework will also vary depending on whether the high school is public or private.
US public high schools are operated by the government and are financed by public
funds. These schools are free to all students, even foreigners. The quality of education
can vary greatly between different public high schools, primarily because of differences
in the amount of funding that different schools receive. Private US high schools are
operated by private individuals and are financed by private funds. These private high
schools are not controlled by any government agency, but their students must still meet
the minimum graduation requirements set by the state. All private high school students
must pay tuition, regardless of their nationality. Private USA high schools are popular
because they offer options that are not available at public high schools. These may
include advanced math and science courses, a broader selection of foreign languages,
and better art, music and athletic programs.
Students who are interested in attending a USA high school need to first familiarize
themselves with the American school system. The information provided in the Overview
section will help you develop that understanding. After familiarizing yourself with the
school system, you will need to determine which US high schools will provide the best
educational experience for you. The goal of most international students who attend high
school in the US is to eventually be admitted into a top USA college or university.
Therefore, the most important consideration is: how will the high school I have selected
give me access to the best colleges?
Boys and Girls Boarding Schools List
Alabama
Indian Springs School
Arizona
The Fernster School
Saint Paul's Preparatory
Academy
Southwestern Academy
Kansas
North Carolina
Saint John's Military School Christ School
Salem Academy (Girls)
Maine
George Stevens Academy Ohio
Bridgton Academy
The Andrews School (Girls)
Maine Central Institute
The Grand River Academy
Arkansas
Ozark Adventist Academy
California
The Athenian School
Happy Valley School
Monte Vista Christian
School
Southwestern Academy
Connecticut
The Canterbury School
Choate Rosemary Hall
The Marvelwood School
The Taft School
Colorado
Colorado Rocky Mountain
School
Crested Butte Academy
Florida
Montverde Academy
The Vanguard School
Georgia
Brandon Hall School
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee
School
Tallulah Falls School
Illinois
Fox River Country Day
School
Woodlands Academy of the
Sacred Heart
Indiana
Howe Military School
Maryland
Garrison Forest School
(Girls)
Saint James School
Sandy Spring Friends
School
Massachusetts
Berkshire School
Dana Hall School (Girls)
Worcester Academy
Michigan
The Leelanau School
Minnesota
Cotter High School
Pennsylvania
George School
Linden Hall School for Girls
Wyoming Seminary
Rhode Island
Saint Andrew's School
Tennessee
Baylor School
The Webb School
Texas
The Brook Hill School
Incarnate Word High School
Mississippi
The Piney Woods School
Vermont
The Greenwood School
Lyndon Institute
Vermont Academy
Missouri
Missouri Military Academy
Washington
The Northwest School
New Hampshire
Brewster Academy
Hampshire Country School
New Hampton School
The White Mountain
School
Virginia
Chatham Hall (Girls)
Episcopal High School
Massanutten Military
Academy
Virginia Episcopal School
New Jersey
American Boychoir School
The Lawrenceville School
West Virginia
The Linsly School
Wisconsin
New York
Saint John's Northwestern
Darrow School
Military Academy
The Gow School
Hoosac School
New York Military Academy
Oakwood Friends School
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 Answer these questions by yourself using the article and your ideas
1) Does the individual state (example Minnesota, NY, California) or the national
government set up the courses/classes for a high school/public education? (1
point)
2) Do you think that an individual state or the federal government should be in
charge of high schools/public education? WHY? (5 points)
3) Tell me some differences between public & private high schools in the United
States: (5 points)
4) Would you rather go to a public or private school if you were in the USA? Why?
(5 points)
5) Pick one of the Boarding Schools on the list above and look it up on the Internet.
What city is it in? Tell me a few things about the school (4 points)