Robyn A. Friedman is a freelance writer and mother of one. She lives in Boca Raton. The schools are not free. Because of rising tuition rates, religious schools are out of the reach of many parents who would love to send their children. Tuition at Catholic and Christian schools seems to run less than that charged at Jewish day schools.
Many schools offer financial aid.
Religious principles are taught as part of the everyday curriculum. At Cutler Ridge Christian Academy, the day starts off with a 20-minute Bible session, and religion is integrated throughout the day. In the reading books, for example, it talks about God's world. Values and morality are stressed. The value of religious education is that it provides every youngster with a foundation for making life decisions.