Today's independent schools are committed to diversity as well as community. Each student is valued as an individual for his or her unique contribution to the group. Schools have community service and other programs to ensure students' awareness of regional and global concerns. Parents are welcome and encouraged to share the responsibility for building and maintaining a sense of community in their school. A variety of events and activities depend on parent input and support.
Some schools offer transportation, and many students can ride public schools buses.
Conference and meeting times vary, to give parents the opportunity to be involved in their child's education. Choose a few schools which seem appropriate for you child, contact the admissions offices and ask for literature about the schools you have chosen. Admissions officers will be happy to talk to you by phone and make appropriate arrangements. They understand the concerns of families moving to new areas or seeking a boarding school. The schools listed herein admit students of any race, color, national and ethic origin to the rights, privileges, programs and activities available to students at the school.