Is moving from public to private school difficult?

Question

Well next year I'll be a freshman and I'm changing from a public school to a private school. Can anyone with any experience tell me if the transition was tough?

Answer 1

The work will likely be more difficult, but they must think you can handle it or they would not have admitted you. They will probably be stricter on forgotten homework or failing tests. There may be help available, like after school tutoring.

If the students have been at the school a long time together, it might be a bit harder to fit in, but they also might be a bit sick of each other and welcome someone new. = )  Also, if the school is small, there are less students to make friends with. But at my son's small private school, last year there were several new kids from public school and they got along just fine. They were very nervous on the first day, but within a couple of days they had someone to hang out with. Sometimes the students will be encouraged by the school to make the new students feel welcome.

The behavior standards will probably be quite a bit higher, especially in front of the teachers and parents. And there will likely be more parents volunteering and at the school during the day. They may have some rules that you think are silly, but so does every public school I know of. Just try to follow all the rules and you'll be OK.

The environment will probably be nicer and better for learning. If you join clubs or teams, you will find friends who are interested in the same things you are.

Good luck!

Answer 2

my daugher went from public to private (catholic) in 4th grade and it was difficult as the expectations were much higher in the private school.  we had to get her a tutor to catch her up.  but th education was much better and well worth it.  i know you're much older so you should be able to catch up (if need be) on your own or get a little extra help if you feel you need it.

socially it was a big difference.  again, the expectations were higher.  the kids had more manners, more character and we had no gangs.  of course her catholic school was very old fashioned in that they still had old irish nuns as teachers.  not sure what your situation is, but i'm sure at your age kids are kids and you'll fit in fine.

good luck hon

Answer 3

It helps that you know somebody from that private school before you enroll, so they tell you about it.

so try to contact anyone from that school before you go there.

every school is different,

Answer 4

I went from public to private school and the hardest part was the fact that a lot of the students had known each other and gone to school together since kindergarten. So, making friends was a little difficult but manageable.