Such parents can be very demanding. On the other hand, independent school teachers and administrators pay close attention to them. While an independent school may not be able to meet all of their parents expectations, their teachers and administration at least have a serious stake in making the relationship work. Independent schools are often perceived as being only for the best and the brightest. In truth, most schools work with a wide-range of students, but each school defines its educational philosophy and academic program, and then seeks to find those students who will do best within that structure.
Independent schools represent tremendous diversity.
There are schools to address almost any student need or philosophical style found among the families in a given market. It might surprise you to know that many independent school people see public education in some ways as far more elitist than our schools. For example, an entire high school will focus on its football program, but out of several hundred boys who might be eligible, less than 50 ever make the team. In an independent school, you will normally find that the average student is coached, tutored, and counseled to succeed. Most independent secondary schools will field as many teams, and sponsor as many clubs, as it takes to meet the interests of their students.