How to Choose a Minneapolis Private School
Choosing a private school is tough! There are so many things to think about. We’ve found that by focusing on the following 3 factors, you can quickly narrow your options for a Minneapolis private school.
Here are 3 factors that we think are helpful when considering the possibility of a private school education in for your child:
Make a decision based on your values.
Refine your search by considering what’s important to you, whether it’s math, foreign languages, art, religion, after-school care, free busing, or special education resources. At Hope Academy, we provide a rigorous classical curriculum that prepares students not only for college but for life in general beyond high school graduation. Yet academics are not the only thing we are interested in. We believe in shepherding the hearts of all students. So in addition to a demanding education, we also provide a culture that fosters Godly character. We are committed to seeing our students develop Godly qualities like integrity, peace, honor, excellence and faithfulness, just as much as they master subjects like Calculus, Chemistry, Rhetoric and Spanish. In Minneapolis or and even in the greater Twin Cities area, your choices are vast – but it’s important to find a good fit for both you and your child.
Be comfortable with the cost.
Ask about cost! Find out what financial aid or scholarships are available. Ask if the cost for students increases as they get older. Find out if there are free lunch options and if there are other costs for things like uniforms or sports activities. Here at Hope, we provide individualized, affordable options. For instance, Our ‘Family Fair Share’ of tuition takes into consideration each family’s income, number of children in the home and number of students who are applying. This helps us to ensure that an education at Hope Academy can be affordable for all. In fact, many of our families pay a total share of only $75 – $300 per month for all of their children to attend Hope Academy!
Visit the school.
Scheduling a time to do an Admission Tour or visit during an Admission Open House is a great way to learn about a school. Hope Academy offers Admission Tours and Open House events during the school year for you to see the school in action. While you’re at a school for a visit, try to meet the principal, teachers, and maybe even students or other parents. Check out the work on the walls, how adults and children interact, and what type of involvement the school wants from parents. One indication of how well a school is doing is if the faculty and staff trust the school enough to send their own children there. So, inquire about what schools the staff have their children enrolled.
Those are 3 factors we recommend to parents when considering a private school for their child. If you’d like to explore more if Hope Academy can be a good fit for your family, schedule a tour with us. We’d love to meet you!
