Fredericksburg Parent

www.FredericksburgParent.NET 25 FREDERICKSBURG CITY SCHOOL New to the city of Fredericksburg and need to enroll a student in school? Have a student that will be entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2023? Please visit fxbgschools.us for registra on informa on, forms, and the documents that are required. STAFFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Visit the SCPS website and search "enrollment" to gather required informa on and begin the electronic process. You should visit both the How to Enroll Your Child and Online Registra on Pages. To determine which school you are zoned for a ending, simply type your address into our Find Your School site. staff ordschools.net SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS The student registra on process begins online through the registra on portal. A parent/guardian enters infor- ma on about their child and then completes the registra on process at the child's zoned school. Kindergarten enrollment begins in the Spring prior to the upcoming school year. spotsylvania.k12.va.us/register Fredericksburg Area Public Schools Private School Private schools are not funded by the government, and therefore students must pay tui on to at- tend. They also are not held to the same regula ons as public schools. O en, private schools have a specifi c focus or educa onal philosophy, such as Montessori or Waldorf schools. PROS: Since parents pay the tui on, they o en get more input on their child's educa on. Families can fi nd a school that is more aligned with their wants or beliefs. Also, class sizes are usually smaller. CONS: Private schools are o en expensive. There also do not have the same level of oversight as public schools. So it is up to parents to make sure the school is providing their child with an appropriate educa on. Religious School Religious schools are another type of private school associated with a par cu- lar religion or organiza on. A parochial school is a type of religious school that is connected directly to a local church. PROS: If your family is closely aligned with a par cular religion, a religious school can involve that aspect of your life in your child's educa on. These schools usually have strong community and smaller class sizes. CONS: Religious schools are private, so tui on costs can be high. They are also not held to government educa onal standards. Many religious schools omit certain teachings in science and history that don't fi t their beliefs. So it is vital to make sure that your child is receiving a full educa on. Often, private schools have a spe- cifi c focus or educa- tional philosophy, such as Montessori or Waldorf schools. Virtual Schools Technology has led to the availability of virtual or online schools. There are both public and private virtual schools that students can enroll in. These schools off er a variety of educa onal opportuni es, including full- me study or supplemental classes to add to tradi onal schooling. Classes and schoolwork can be done anywhere there's internet access, and students s ll have one or more teachers with lessons that follow a curriculum and defi ned standards. PROS: Virtual schools are a good op on for students who cannot a end a tradi onal school, whether they are housebound, do not live in one place or other reasons. Learning in virtual schools is more individualized, so students have more fl exibility and can learn at their own pace. It can also provide more educa onal opportuni es or access to specialized classes. CONS: Virtual schools require a lot of self-discipline, and students and families are more responsi- ble for keeping up with their educa on. Virtual schools also do not have the same in-person social opportuni es for community or friendships. This can cause students to feel isolated. Ul mately, the right school choice is diff erent for each family. So it's essen al to explore the avail- able op ons to fi nd the best fi t. If a school situa on isn't working for your child or family, consider transferring or try something diff erent.

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