For the fourth year in a row Boulder Country Day School opened its doors for boarding schools around the country and local Boulder/Denver High Schools.
According to John Suitor, Head of the Boulder Country Day School, 150 to 200 visitors each year seize the fair to get in touch with local High Schools and boarding school from all over the U.S. “It’s great!” he said, “The families learn more about High Schools from a fair like this than by just visiting the schools.” Parents very much appreciated the opportunity to talk to the school representatives personally and explore the possibilities, he summarized the experiences from the last years.
Carminda Fischer is searching for a good High School for her daughter. “It seems that most public schools are focusing on science, that is not what my daughter wants,” she said. The fair offers her the opportunity to explore regional High Schools with different profiles.
A broader variety of programs and more individual profiles are the major advantages of private schools. Kinsey Kranjcec, 8th-grader and passionate dancer, wants to attend a boarding school at the East Coast, with a focus on dancing. She has no preference yet, but Catherine Suitar’s has a first priority: St. Johnsbury Academy in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. The family already has a senior there. Gail Suitar appreciates smaller class sizes, better access to teachers and individual “pushes”. “It is more a one-to-one teaching,” Catherine added.
Interestingly, the strive for diversity makes boarding schools more affordable. Although the tuition is enormous at first glance, these are not fixed costs, Gail Suitar told. Financial aid is often offered to students from underrepresented states, countries or social levels to increase diversity.
Parent of a middle schooler? Time to think ahead! 70+ high schools at BoCo High School Fair on Oct 4 @BCDSchoolNews pic.twitter.com/qrRFHlSioT
— The Boulder Source (@bouldersource) September 27, 2017
@BCDSchoolNews Doors are open! Boulder Country High School Fair presents over 70 schools from all over the U.S. pic.twitter.com/SVAysumFhC
— Ann Ryderwood (@AnnRyderwood) October 5, 2017
Just talked to Meg Morse from @SteamboatMtnSch. Great program and nicely located in the mountains!
— Ann Ryderwood (@AnnRyderwood) October 5, 2017
Colorado has 5 #boarding schools, the U.S. 310. Most of them located in New England (96 schools). https://t.co/IrIGShJdLT
— Ann Ryderwood (@AnnRyderwood) October 5, 2017
Fees for #boarding schools range from $20k to over $50k per year. But families can apply for financial aid 1/2
— Ann Ryderwood (@AnnRyderwood) October 5, 2017
… because #boarding schools want to rise their diversity, a mother told me at the @BCDSchoolNews High School Fair.
— Ann Ryderwood (@AnnRyderwood) October 5, 2017
In the past 4 years around 150-200 visitors per year took the chance to learn more about #boarding schools at the @BCDSchoolNews HS Fair
— Ann Ryderwood (@AnnRyderwood) October 5, 2017
Parents at the @BCDSchoolNews High School Fair are looking for boarding schools in Colorado and all over the country.
— Ann Ryderwood (@AnnRyderwood) October 5, 2017