It’s true that there is a cost associated with independent schools. Some parents feel they can’t afford to send their children. Parents who have chosen Addlestone feel they can’t afford NOT to.
Consider these facts:
1.) Independent schools maintain excellent student-teacher ratios, so students have opportunities to work individually with teachers and to be challenged to the level of their ability.
2.) Independent school students generally perform better than their public school counterparts on standardized achievement tests. At Addlestone, students routinely score above the 90th percentile on standardized tests when compared with students at public schools.
3.) Independent schools have more freedom in designing curriculum and instruction than their public school counterparts. At Addlestone, students typically exceed South Carolina standard by at least a grade level in all curricular areas.
4.) Jewish Day Schools maintain three basic tenets: the study and familiarity of Jewish texts, the study and use of Hebrew language, and a connection with the land and people of Israel.
5.) Between the ages of 5-13, a person’s value system and sense of religious identity are most fully developed. Studies show that day school graduates express an extraordinary sense of responsibility towards influencing social values, helping those in need and affecting social change. With nurturing and the advantages that come from being part of a community, Addlestone fosters the development of a firm Jewish identity and a strong moral compass.