{"id":13981,"date":"2019-03-21T17:42:01","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T22:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/?p=13981"},"modified":"2019-03-21T17:47:28","modified_gmt":"2019-03-21T22:47:28","slug":"advantages-of-boarding-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13981\/advantages-of-boarding-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of Boarding School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Boarding School?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boarding schools are residential private schools, which means students live at school during the academic year. Their main mission is to provide a learning community where students can concentrate on their studies, mature and reach their full potential. There is not an archetypal student who attends boarding school. Students come from all walks of life, have varied academic abilities, and a range of interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13362\/boarding-school-101-what-is-boarding-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Boarding School 101: What is a Boarding School? (opens in a new tab)\">Boarding School 101: What is a Boarding School?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What&#039;s The Boarding School Effect?\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AiTYbnQzv4c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>What&#8217;s The Boarding School Effect?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boarding School Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of boarding schools and each\ncaters to the needs of different groups of children. The basic categories\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>College prep or Therapeutic <\/li><li>Military, Religious or General<\/li><li>Co-ed or Single-sex<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose a Boarding School?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boarding Schools provide students a healthy and stable home environment as well as a focused educational setting beyond what a public or private day school can offer. Parents will appreciate the comprehensive education that fosters maturity and excellence both in and out of the classroom and the personalized attention that is lacking in today&#8217;s large and impersonal public schools. The change in environment, individualized academic attention, and requirements to participate in extra-curricular activities are often the catalyst that sparks a student&#8217;s self-confidence and achievement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasBoardingSchool-1024x783.png\" alt=\"Texas Boarding Schools\" class=\"wp-image-13432\" width=\"274\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasBoardingSchool-1024x783.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasBoardingSchool-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasBoardingSchool-768x587.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasBoardingSchool.png 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many advantages of attending boarding schools. A\nfew that stand out include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Development of moral character<\/li><li>Establishing self-reliance<\/li><li>Reducing distractions<\/li><li>Changing to a healthier environment<\/li><li>A focus on academics<\/li><li>Opportunities to pursue special interests<\/li><li>Positive peer pressure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending a child to boarding school is not an easy decision and must be weighed against the opportunity for both scholastic and character development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nRead Forbes: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/noodleeducation\/2017\/04\/12\/why-your-child-should-attend-boarding-school\/#49f1648e742d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Your Child Should Attend Boarding School.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Afford Boarding School?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most boarding schools are private which means they receive no taxpayer dollars. These schools are financed through the generosity of donors and student tuition. The cost of attending a boarding school can range between $10,000 and $60,000. The average tuition in the United States is $39,000 a year. These figures may sound out of reach for many people, but schools often have extensive financial aid and scholarship programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read Boarding School Review&#8217;s:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boardingschoolreview.com\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-boarding-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"How to Pay for Boarding School (opens in a new tab)\">How to Pay for Boarding School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Consider a Military Boarding School?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/mmaTexas170.png\" alt=\"Military School Cadets\" class=\"wp-image-13554\" width=\"304\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/mmaTexas170.png 744w, https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/mmaTexas170-300x208.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Military boarding schools add an extra layer to the boarding\nschool experience by teaching respect, good manners, self-discipline, tenacity\nand teamwork. These are valuable skills which are useful throughout a person&#8217;s\nlife. These schools also set high expectations, so students are continually challenged,\nfocused and sharpened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people have the misconception that military school is\nfor &#8220;bad-boys&#8221; or have a &#8220;boot-camp&#8221; atmosphere. Instead\nmilitary schools provide a structured, distraction-free setting that allows\nstudents to focus on their educational and personal development. The purpose of\nmany military schools is to prepare students for college by inspiring positive\nacademic, physical, and moral growth. They typically have a diverse student\nbody attracting students from across the United States and around the world who\ndesire a level of focus, guidance, and camaraderie that can&#8217;t be found anywhere\nelse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a Texas Boarding School a Wise Choice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located midway between the east and west coast, travel to the Lone Star state is convenient and affordable. And, with some of the best weather in the country, outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round. Not only is there a lot to see and do in Texas including recreational attractions such as South Padre Island, historical landmarks like the Alamo and a rich cultural heritage but Texas is also an economic powerhouse leading the nation in jobs, commerce, and low taxes.  With more than 143 four-year colleges and Universities, Texas has some of the top schools in the country including Texas A&amp;M, UT Austin, SMU, Baylor, and Rice University.  It is no wonder why Texas excels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mapTexasBoarding.png\" alt=\"A map of Texas boarding schools\" class=\"wp-image-13456\" width=\"234\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mapTexasBoarding.png 373w, https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mapTexasBoarding-285x300.png 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are eight boarding schools in Texas. Each has its own personality. They include: Marine Military Academy (Harlingen), North Central Texas Academy (Granbury), TMI &#8211; The Episcopal School of Texas (San Antonio), The Hockaday School (Dallas), Incarnate Word High School (San Antonio), San Marcos Baptist Academy (San Marcos), The Brook Hill School (Bullard), and The Village School (Houston).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><g class=\"gr_ gr_3 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-del replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"3\" data-gr-id=\"3\">Read:<\/g> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13460\/boarding-schools-texas-missions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Texas Boarding School Missions. (opens in a new tab)\">Texas Boarding School Missions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the <strong>benefits of boarding schoo<\/strong>l read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13362\/boarding-school-101-what-is-boarding-school\/\">Boarding\nSchool 101: What is a Boarding School?<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/11832\/the-benefits-of-boarding-school\/\">The\nBenefits of Boarding School<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13394\/how-military-boarding-schools-help-build-good-character\/\">How\nMilitary Boarding Schools Help Build Good Character<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13360\/boarding-schools-not-just-for-troubled-teens\/\">Boarding\nSchools, Not Just for Troubled Teens<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/5057\/marine-military-academy-helping-good-boys-with-bad-grades\/\">Military\nBoarding School Can Help Good Boys with Bad Grades<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/12991\/international-students-attend-american-boarding-school\/\">Why\nInternational Students Should Attend an American Boarding School<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13068\/letting-go-7-coping-tips-when-your-child-is-away-at-boarding-school\/\">Letting\nGo, 7 Coping Tips When Your Child is Away at Boarding School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in learning more about <strong>Texas boarding schools<\/strong>? Visit these resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13410\/boarding-schools-texas-why-boarding-school\/\">Boarding\nSchools in Texas: Why Boarding School<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13349\/boarding-schools-in-texas-how-to-choose-the-right-one\/\">Boarding\nSchools in Texas: How to Choose the Right One<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13460\/boarding-schools-texas-missions\/\">Texas\nBoarding School\u2019s Missions<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13444\/five-good-reasons-choose-texas-boarding-school\/\">Five\nGood Reasons to Choose a Texas Boarding School<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13448\/boarding-schools-in-texas-a-map\/\">Boarding\nSchools in Texas: A Map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about choosing a boarding school read our <strong>guides<\/strong><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/More\/Parent-Boarding-School-Guide\/\">A Parent\u2019s Guide to Boarding School<\/a> <br>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13362\/boarding-school-101-what-is-boarding-school\/\">Boarding\u00a0School\u00a0101\u00a0What\u00a0is\u00a0Boarding\u00a0School<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/\"><em><g class=\"gr_ gr_4 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Style replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"4\" data-gr-id=\"4\">Marine<\/g> Military Academy<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;is an all boy military boarding school located in Harlingen, Texas.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Boarding School? 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