Alternatives
Public School Alternatives
There is a wide range of public school alternatives in the Triad area, and below is a brief overview of each option.
If you need help deciding which option would be best for your child or need application support, financial aid, or more information about any of the schools listed, fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page, and we’ll contact you shortly.
Online Schools
From year-round enrollment to early graduation options, online schools offer many benefits.
No matter what is happening in the world, online schools provide an uninterrupted learning environment that’s all-inclusive and caters to a wide range of student interests. Students will need to be self-motivated to succeed in online education, but those who are can enjoy an education supported by teaching staff and counselors.
Public schools can be noisy, hard to access and present many social barriers for disabled students. Online schooling allows students with disabilities to learn in a safe, comfortable environment with the space and time needed to support them in meeting their full potential.
Online schools available in the Triad area include Penn Foster Academy, NC Cyber Academy, NC Virtual Academy and Coastal Prep Academy.
Homeschooling
With parents increasingly concerned about safety in public schools, homeschooling guarantees a safe learning environment free from peer pressure and meets the unique needs of students.
As the name suggests, homeschooling happens at home, with parents usually taking responsibility for teaching. This allows greater control over what is taught, how it is taught and the pace at which it is taught. Learning fits around family life and considers sickness, travel and health issues.
Socialization can be a concern for parents when considering homeschooling. However, support groups, extra-curricular visits and sports and music events at local public schools offer excellent opportunities for homeschooled students to develop socially and emotionally.
For more information on homeschooling, contact the NC Dept of Public Ed
Private Schools
High academic standards, small class sizes and a focus on critical thinking and collaboration skills make private schools a desirable alternative to public schools.
Once enrolled, students benefit from small class numbers, which allow teaching to be personalized to each student, leading to high academic achievement. Small class sizes also enable teachers to build a strong relationship with each student, motivating and encouraging them to reach their full potential. As a result, private school students achieve high academic results and are widely accepted into top universities and colleges.
Private schools in the Triad area include Lionheart Academy of the Triad, New Garden Friends School, High Point Friends School, Greensboro Day School, and others.
Charter Schools
Despite being public schools, charter schools are free from state or local regulations and have higher accountability levels than standard public schools. They make an excellent choice for parents who might need more financial means to send their child to a private school because there are little to no direct fees charged to parents.
Like private schools, charter school students score highly on tests, leading to high admission rates to top universities and colleges. This is thanks to using a range of innovative teaching methods that embrace individual student needs and help them learn in a personalized way.
Charter schools specialize in a variety of areas. Some focus on college prep, whilst others may emphasize fine arts. Parents considering sending their child to a charter school should research which school’s specialization would suit their child best.
Charter schools in the Triad area include NC Learning Academy, Arts Based School, Phoenix Academy, The Piedmont School, and others.
Online Schools
- They are all inclusive
- They Help Students Get Ahead
- #3 Online Courses Are Self-Paced
- They help Prepare You For Life
- School Enrollment Is Year-Round
- They offer Early Graduation
- They Cater To Students’ Interests
- They Help Students With Disabilities Shine
- They Help Build Relationships
- They keep Learning Going During Times Of Crisis
Online Schools in the Triad Area
- NC Cyber Academy
- NC Virtual Academy
- Penn foster Academy
- Acellus Academy
- Coasta Prep Academy
- James Madison High School
- Etc
Homeschooling
- Greater Flexibility and More Control Over What is Taught
- Encourages Social and Emotional Development
- Provides a Safe Learning Environment
- Higher Academic Achievement
- Stronger Familial Relationships
- Optimal Student-teacher Ratio
- Less Wasted Time.
- Meets the diverse, sometimes unique needs of children
- Lack of peer pressure
- Promotes independence and self-discipline
Homeschooling in the Triad
Contact: NC Dept of Public Ed
Private Schools
- Better Education on average
- Safe Learning Environment
- Strong Sense of Community
- Individualized Attention From Teachers
- Increased Access to Co-curricular Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance and Grants
- Higher Academic Standards
- Smaller Class Sizes
- Higher changes to get into top universities
- Use of latest technologies
Private Schools in the Triad Area
- Greensboro Day School
- Lionheart Academy of the Triad
- New Garden Friends School
- Wesleyan Christian Academy
- High Point Friends School
- Etc
Charter Schools
- Innovative teaching methods
- Embrace of individual learning styles
- Tight-knit community feel
- Charter schools are more accountable
- Increased parent participation
- High admission rates to top universities
- Higher test scores
- Little to no direct fees to parents
- Specialization
- More effective teaching methods
Charter Schools in the Triad Area
- Forsyth Academy
- Arts Based School
- Carter G Woodson School
- NC Learning Academy
- Phoenix Academy
- The Piedmont School
- Etc
These are a short list of the some of the alternatives to regular public schools in the Triad Area. Along with the advantrages to each these, there area also disadvantes. If you would like help in deciding what options would be best for your child, or would like more information about one of these schoos, please fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as we can. In addition to information, we also provide assitance in applying to thsee schools, and even monetary assistance when we are able to do so.