You can only build as high as your foundation is deep. A strong foundation is necessary for building any structure. The same principle applies to building an educational system. An educational system consists of more than just schools and there are many ways our current school system can be improved. This is true for the system as a whole and at the individual school level.

A school is much more than just a building. A school is a community where students build relationships and their sense of self. A good education is the foundation for a person’s success in life. While education consists of more than what’s learned in school, many people equate success to the quality of education received from school. Therefore, many people view local private high schools as the best option to prepare students for future success.

Students spend a large part of their lives in the school system. Children enter the school system during their formative years when they are the most susceptible to the influence of others. Therefore, it is vitally important that educators are well equipped to provide the best education possible. However, educators cannot completely be held responsible for the success of their students. Yet, they do play a large role in their development.

Schools provide formal education, yet education cannot be contained within a classroom. Education is a continuous process. We constantly absorb information subconsciously which our brains process automatically. We must consciously focus on specific information to increase our understanding of the material. Therefore, education begins with one’s self. Small children do not immediately understand this concept, yet smaller children absorb the most information from the world around them.

Education begins at home for smaller children. Yet, every child’s home environment is not the same. There are many social and economic factors that affect the quality of education provided in the home. Some children receive much more education at home than others. Yet as children grow older, they are able to develop self-discipline and continue their education outside of what they learn in school. This is the concept homework is designed to teach students.

Practical application is also necessary for learning, therefore students need to be provided with opportunities to apply information they’ve learned in real life situations. This will help them become better problem-solvers who can think creatively to improve the world around them. They will also be better prepared for their future. Simply using test scores is not the most effective way to determine a student’s success. Students must be able to quickly adapt to real world situations, which constantly change.

Students need opportunities to shape their environment and participate in authentic learning experiences. By engaging more in their learning process, students will improve their understanding of what they’re learning and increase their skill levels. This is one of the many benefits of extracurricular activities. Many local private high schools offer exceptional extra curricular programs.

Extra curricular activities create opportunities for students to learn through creativity and physical activity, which leads to increased skill levels. Extra curricular programs allow students to develop trusting relationships through teamwork, which is essential for success in business. As the saying goes, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.”

Everyone does not learn the same way. There are many factors that contribute to a person’s success in life. The educational system should not be held 100% responsible for a student’s success or failure. There are many ways in which the current educational system can be improved. With creative thinking and action the educational system of the future has great potential.

Paul watson