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What is a Good Boys Secondary School?
Each country has very many boys secondary schools and in Kenya, there are very many secondary schools that parents can choose from. There is always that dilemma parents face because they want to provide their children with the best chance to perform well in both curriculum and extra curriculum activities.
Tip #1 Past Performance
The number on essence of school is academics. Therefore a good school will have a portfolio to show when it comes to academics. Do a good research on the performance of the school to have an insight on how the school performs generally on internal examinations and external examinations. It is important to note that it is very likely that your son will fall
within those brackets. While academics are very important when your child is growing, other activities can be very important and need to be nurtured. Very many people have become very successful through their various talents. A good school puts up enough infrastructure and support system to ensure that they always support talents in young children. Find out what the school has done in the past to nurture and support talent in the young boys who have been through the system before. Look at what facilities they have in the school and if the facilities can help bring out the talent in your child.
Tip #2 Safety of Your Child at School The safety of your child is very important. Entrusting your child on the hands of other people is always a risky affair. Whether it is a boarding school or a day school, there are always risks involved and therefore it is in your best interest to ensure that the secondary school your son is going to never compromise on the security of your child. Security should be against both internal and external forces. There may be so much focus on providing security against external forces while the problem may lie within. http://thefoothills.co.ke/foothillsblog/top-5-tips-choose-good-boys-secondary-school-son/
Bullying is an issue that has been in existence for long, especially in boys secondary schools and is always a threat to the security of the children. Child abuse by teachers has also been reported and if a school has such cases it is best for you to keep your child off. Your child should attend a school that understands well the difference between discipline and abuse. A good secondary school for your boy offers good care when your child is at school and even after school. The school becomes a part of the child’s life and supports the positive upbringing of the child.
Tip #3 Your Child’s Personal Happiness and the Environment Yes you totally love this new school that your friend told you about and is somewhere in Moyale. You think that the school is perfect for your teenage adolescent son, who has started showing some behavior you do not like. This will keep him away for some time and you will have peace of mind until he comes back home for holidays.
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This could be the worst decision you have ever made for your son. Sending your son to a boys secondary school that is Miles away in an environment that will be totally alien to him will not be solving any problem. In fact, you will be creating a bigger problem for yourself and your child. Ensure that you send your child to a school that he will fit in and live comfortably with the other students. Ensure that your son will be able to handle the conditions that he is going to face in the new secondary school. Dialogue with your son after the first and second term and find out what he thinks about the new school and the new environment that he has had to fit in. Learn what challenges he is facing and try to advise him on how best he can overcome the challenges at his new secondary school.
Tip #4 The Curriculum and Flexibility of the Curriculum Different schools offer different curricula. Learn about what curriculum the school is offering. While some offer just a single one throughout the course, others are much more flexible in their curriculum and you can enroll your child to the one that you think best suits the needs of your child.
Tip #5 Preparation for a Future after Secondary School A good boys secondary school will help guide your child towards a good future. When the school works closely with the parents, you can be able to explore the full potential of your child. Within the four years, the school can nurture interests in the child and help build a career interest straight from high school. For example, if your child is interested in politics and leadership, it is important that the school puts forward a framework that will spark this interest and nurture it throughout the course. Careers are best built at the tender age. A good secondary school for your boy will ensure that they guide and nurture career interests in the students through their life in secondary school.
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