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What’s the Difference Between Boarding School and Public School?
June 8th, 2021
When considering educational options for high school, there’s a lot of uncertainty when it comes to boarding schools. What are the advantages? Why would anyone choose to attend a boarding school instead of a public school?
Posted in: Boarding SchoolWhat are the Benefits of Boarding School?
January 15th, 2021
When considering an education for your child, there are many factors to evaluate. What quality of education will my child receive? Is it worth the cost and commitment? What are the advantages?
Posted in: Boarding School3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Going to a Boarding School for High School
August 3rd, 2020
Many parents decide to put their children in a traditional high school setting without considering the benefits of an alternative high school experience.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessWhat is Boarding School Really Like?
July 7th, 2020
For most people, boarding school is a little mysterious. While pop culture has dramatized boarding school stories, the reality is quite different.
How to Know if Boarding School is Right for You and Your Child
February 4th, 2020
Trying to figure out what’s best for ourselves can be complicated. This can be especially true when the decisions we make will affect more than just ourselves.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessWhy Sending Your Son to Boarding School Doesn’t Have to Be as Difficult as You Might Think
September 9th, 2019
Many of us have heard the saying “if you love someone, set them free.” Setting someone free means letting them explore themselves and the world without limitations. Parents know all too well...
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions Process5 Differences Between Boarding School and Private Day School
July 23rd, 2019
It’s safe to say that at the core, all schools strive to educate their students and prepare them for success after graduation.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessWhat's the Difference Between a Boarding School and Private School?
May 7th, 2019
Choosing a school for your son is an important consideration. Both private schools and boarding schools offer many benefits, but there are a few key differences. At St. Lawrence, we find these differences provide more opportunities for students to form lasting relationships while also learning how to be independent in a safe environment.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions Process10 Questions to Ask When Comparing Boarding Schools
November 8th, 2018
Choosing a boarding school for your son isn’t easy. You may have concerns about what life is like a boarding school or how well your son will be prepare for college. There are many factors to consider.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions Process4 Myths About Boarding School, Answered
October 11th, 2018
There is a lot of misinformation floating around about boarding schools. Many parents aren’t sure what to make of boarding schools, or believe outdated stereotypes. We want to help you separate fact from fiction by shedding light on some of the common myths surrounding what a boarding school experience can offer a high school student.
Posted in: Boarding SchoolDear Parents: How Boarding School Can Be Right For You and Your Son
March 30th, 2018
Are you interested in attending boarding school or St. Lawrence Seminary High School but haven't been able to find any resources to help you make the decision?
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessThe Importance of a Parent-Teacher Relationship in Boarding School
November 2nd, 2017
The education of a child does not rest solely inside the walls of a classroom, nor is it limited within the confines of a school building or its campus. Rather, it goes beyond that—back to the child’s home and to wherever the child is at in the company of parents or delegated adults.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessOur Newest Resource — The Boarding School Decision Guide
June 11th, 2017
Are you a parent considering sending your son to boarding school for high school?
Do you have questions or concerns regarding sending your son to a boarding school?
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessHow Do Boarding Schools Promote Life Skills?
March 7th, 2017
A boarding school may be an excellent way to prepare for future success in practical ways. The unique setting of a boarding school promotes numerous life skills.
Posted in: Residential Life, Boarding SchoolBoarding School Myths Debunked
February 21st, 2017
Depending on our background and how we were raised, we all have our opinions as to how things are and who “belongs” to certain groups. This is especially true if we do not have firsthand experience with an environment, group of people, or situation. And when speaking to parents about the possibility of considering a boarding high school for their child, here at St. Lawrence Seminary high school, we’ve seen many times their preconceived notions of what they think they know about boarding schools surface.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessAsk a Boarding School Administrator: What I’ve Learned Talking to Parents
January 17th, 2017
Being a school administrator is hard work — both demanding and rewarding.
Posted in: Residential Life, Boarding SchoolAsk a Parent: Why Boarding School Was the Right Decision for My Son
January 12th, 2017
When parents get together to socialize, they often talk about what they have in common, which often happens to be their children.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessQuestions to Ask When Visiting a Boarding School
November 29th, 2016
Prior to purchasing a new car, most people first test drive a few vehicles to decide what is a good fit for the driver or not. And when it comes to choosing a high school, a similar “test drive” is necessary to see if the school is a good fit for the prospective student.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions Process
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