Do teachers live in boarding schools?

Boarding school teachers stand out for their advanced degrees and dedication to each individual student. Many faculty members even live on campus, acting as dorm parents and mentors who are easy to come to with personal concerns.

Do you live at boarding schools?

Children in boarding schools study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers or administrators. Some boarding schools also have day students who attend the institution by day and return off-campus to their families in the evenings.

Do you have your own room at boarding school?

Unless you are living in a boarding school, you will normally have your own bedroom. You will always be able to go to the toilet, and have a shower or bath in privacy – unless you need help or there are serious concerns about your safety.

Are phones allowed in boarding school?

MYTH: Parents of boarding school students can’t be involved because they’re so far away. FACT: Not true. While some schools do have policies against cell phone and social media usage, we find that those students quickly adapt to a new schedule full of interesting activities and rarely miss their devices.

Do you get to keep your phone at boarding school?

Do boarding school teachers live with their students?

Well, not literally; however, most boarding school teachers live on campus. There’ll be one or more teachers living in the same building with your child. As a result, your daughter can get to know her teachers and, of course, they get to know her.

Do boarding schools have 24/7 supervision?

Boarding schools offer 24/7 supervision. Safety is a prime concern of every boarding school. That’s because your child is at school 24/7. Schools operate legally in loco parentis or in your place as the students’ parents. As a result, schools make it their business to know where your child is at all times.

Do boarding schools have athletic facilities?

Most schools have extensive athletic facilities. Sports is not an add-on or an extra at a boarding school. It is an integral part of the program every boarding school offers. Obviously, some schools have more and better athletic facilities than others. But the point is that every student is required to participate in sports.

How many boarding schools are there in the US?

There are over 300 boarding schools in the U.S. Most boarding schools prepare their students for college-level work. Hence the name, “college prep” or “prep” which you will see in many school names. Most boarding schools are coeducational.