"Baylor School Blog"
Battling Summer Sloths: Cool Camp Options for Kids!
As the second half of the school year winds down, many adolescents are envisioning what their summer will consist of: Wii marathons, iCarly reruns, and trips to the mall. If this doesn’t sound like the ideal way for your child to spend their two and a half months of freedom, then now is a great [...]
Read MoreThe Broad Range of Southeastern Boarding Schools
Atlanta Journal Constitution published a piece covering why metro Atlanta families are choosing boarding schools as an educational option. Dodd is good. She covers all the benefits of boarding school, but I’ll lend some perspective and encourage families to perhaps cast a wider net.
Read MoreA Guided Student Tour of Baylor School [Video]
Seniors Tenley and Ryan share Baylor School‘s campus and their student experiences. Strong opportunities drew both to Baylor. Baylor in the mold of a great school has helped both students flourish in their areas of strength while stretching them to discover and broaden their talents in other areas. Tenley was drawn to Baylor on the [...]
Read MoreBaylor School Dishes Up International Specialties
Gary Klein, Catering Director at Baylor School, provides a unique experience to those who frequent the school’s dining hall for meals. Klein’s extensive travels throughout the world coupled with his culinary background gives him the ability to serve dishes that are the envy of many boarding schools. “These [boarding] students are far from home, and [...]
Read MoreBaylor’s International Club Strengthens in Membership and in Global Ties
In his convocation address Baylor School science instructor Perry Key (’81) stated that “one doesn’t necessarily have to travel out of the country to explore the world”. This even easier thanks to the growing popularity of Baylor’s International Club. Students wanting to explore various world cultures will enjoy getting involved in this dynamic student organization. [...]
Read MoreTop 10 Boarding School Blog Posts from 2010!
As 2011 begins, we’d like to share the ten most read stories of 2010 (the inspiration from this post came from Bill Stites’ latest – Top 10 in 2010 – on edSocialMedia) on our Boarding School Blog. We expanded to feature new voices and perspectives during 2010 and we’re pleased that many new contributors made [...]
Read MoreWhy Class Size is Important at Boarding Schools
No one wants to get lost in the shuffle. This is especially true for high school students who are in need individual attention. Many public schools have class sizes that range from 20-30 students. At boarding schools, the typical class size is 10-15. The difference in having 10-20 more students in a classroom can be [...]
Read More5 Reasons for Attending Boarding School
Boarding schools offer educational and personal growth opportunities that most public schools simply can’t match. From academic and athletic scholarships to developing friendships that last a lifetime, boarding schools provide an avenue for enrichment. Below are 5 reasons why parents should consider boarding school for their child. 5. Exceptional Resources Boarding schools typically have resources [...]
Read MoreWhere to Begin when Thinking about Boarding School
If you are thinking about boarding school for your child, there are some things to consider as you start the process of choosing the one that is right for your child.
Read MoreA School Answers Four Common Boarding School Admission Questions
Editor’s note: We welcome a new contributor to the blog today, Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. Baylor takes a look at the four most common questions their admission office receives from families- presenting their answers and thoughts on these family concerns and queries. The questions center on the unique situations and requirements that boarding present. [...]
Read MoreRetiring Baylor School Wrestling Coach Named National Coach of the Year
After 25 years at the helm of Baylor School‘s wrestling program, Jim Morgan is going out with kinds of accolades earned by a great contributor. Morgan sounds like every great teacher; yes, he’s a good teacher but what imparted most to his students seem to be life-lessons and the ‘right’ way to go about doing [...]
Read MoreChattanooga Area Boarding School Alumni and Administrators Talk About College Preparedness
In “Boarding School Has Benefits for College-Bound” writer Katherine Proctor spoke with alumni and administrators about the how boarding experience prepared students for collegiate life. University of Tennessee at Knoxville freshman Christine Waite said her days as a boarder at the Baylor School helped her adjust to college. ‘After boarding at Baylor, I had no [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know Baylor School
In this segment of our “Getting to Know” series for the IECA Speed Meeting event, I spoke with Cindy Clark, Associate Director of Admission, Baylor School (Chattanooga, TN). Baylor, a coed day & boarding school, offers grades 6-12 with boarding beginning in 9th grade. Our conversation touched upon a range of items- from learning about [...]
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