What is the reason for christian schools today?

Question

what is the difference between Christian schools and public schools?
How are the kids different from each other?
Are they different?
How do the teachers treat the kids?
How do the kids interact with the real world?

Answer 1

Your still allowed to pray in christian schools, get religious education, not be force feed Darwinist evolution like it is truth.

Answer 2

The purpose of Christian school sis for children to be educated in a Christian environment, including teaching scripture and the Christian religion along with other courses.

The difference between Christian and public school is that public schools can't give a child any education in Christianity.

The kids in Christian school, from what I've seen are pretty much exactly what you'd see in a public school, they just know the Bible better. But otherwise, they are still kids, they have friendships, arguements, whatever just like other students.

Some teachers treat the students well, other schools badly.. also the same as in public school.

The kids hopefully come out of Christian schools interacting with the real world in a Christian way.

Answer 3

1. To give a balanced view of the world.
2. Christian School is faith based, public schools are secular.
3. They are not.
4. Again, the kids are the same, same problems etc.
5. How does any teacher treat any child, it varies, but with respect over all.
6. Homeschoolers are going to have a disproportionate influence on America as opposed to Public School students. Most Presidents and members at high levels of government attened private schools.

Quality of education. Education with a higher purpose than just learning facts. A moral standard to live one's life by is a central theme of Christian Education.

Answer 4

These schools are private and allow families to have their children in an environment that encourages Christian values. They are often more strict than public schools (dress codes are usually conservative- no facial hair, no visible piercings, no short shorts, etc; rebellious behavior is not tolerated), days often start with the pledge of alliegence and a devotion, classes do not force evolution (while the concept is often taught) or political correctness/liberalism down students throats.

All schools are different. My christian school was very small. My teachers always respected and encouraged me. I was still prepared for college and the outside world. In fact, I am graduating college early, and first in my class. I have been offered several jobs already- my social skills were not hampered. Overall, it was a wonderful environment that protected me from the negatives often found in public schools.

Answer 5

I can only speak about the situation in England where some primary schools in the state system are church schools. There are also fee paying independent church schools but these notes don't refer to those.
The main differences are that the church normally nominates one or more governors so there is a Christian input to the school.
Parents like them and because they are often oversubscribed potential parents may need to show that they go to church.
They have assemblies and often a church minister comes to speak at it.
When staff are appointed the applicants will often be asked about their attitude to church.
Parents who care enough to research which schools are available tend to like to get involved more and to encourage their children - this applies to all popular schools not just church schools.
My feeling is that a higher proportion of the staff regard teaching as a vocation and the children are happier but that is very subjective
The children are part of the real world and do the sort of things that kids do.
The schools follow the national curriculum and are inspected in the same way as other schools.

Answer 6

Interestingly enough, I go to what used to be a Christian school, and supposedly still is. However, it's so amazingly PC that even though we have a period entitled 'chapel,' they never even touch the subject of Jesus in anything more than a completely innocuous way.

In fact, at one point they invited a Jew, a Muslim, and a Buddhist to come and talk about their religions. The Buddhist was so boring that I wanted to beat myself senseless with my cell phone just to make it stop. The Muslim was an arrogant dude who thought he knew more about the Qu'ran than anyone else on the entire planet. And the Jew was a hilarious, funny, easygoing guy.

Some days I actually find myself reflecting upon how stupid this all is. My school might as well be honest about being Christian. It was founded by missionaries to Hawaii, for Christ's sake. (heh).

Anyway, this isn't a very helpful answer because my school is nothing like what I assume most Christian schools are like. I am an atheist and proud of it. My friends and I are openly atheist and no one blinks, even when we bring it up in class.

Answer 7

I've never been to a Christian school, but in general, the kids are very ethnically and culturally homogeneous. The kids are generally white with rich Christian parents who want to shelter their children.

Public schools teach the basics of interacting in the real world (math, different levels of science, English and reading, social studies, and a foreign language). Christian schools usually teach these things as well, but with God mixed in.

Answer 8

the reason for christian school is to instill christian values. the difference is God's Word is the focus not the world and its nonsense. the kids aren't "different". they are just average kids. kids will be kids,regardless of what school they attend. the teachers treat the kids well,usually. they are people w/varying temperaments. they are christians so they have love/compassion. kids that go to cjristian school do very well in the real world. they are well-rounded,intelligent,articulate people.

Answer 9

Train little Republican robots who trust their leaders to tell them what to think, and hate others who do think ?

My daughters are in public schools. They are kind, sweet and gentle. They are excellent students. One has had a few friends there who were mean. She stopped talking to them for a week or so. They came back and asked her to forgive them and promised to be nicer, and they have.

There are all kinds of kids in all schools.

Most teachers are wonderful. Knowledgeable, and well- trained, well-intentioned.

They see other kids of all faiths, or no faith. The world outside of Christian schools is actually pretty normal. The worst people I know of, in terms of treatment of others, are Christian extremists, and false Christians who just claim to be Christian to have support to get elected and then be corrupt and un-Christian.

My kids go to Bible study separately, and to church service on Sundays with the family.

Answer 10

In general, Christian schools provide a better education, smaller classrooms, and more personal attention from the teachers. The kids generally don't act any different.

The course material usually parallels what you find in public schools, including (in most cases) courses in evolution and modern athropological theory. Most include courses in the religious dogma of the host denomination, as well as regular religious services (that are always optional).

Answer 11

Christian parents want God and Jesus in school, and bible Reading and a chapel service once a week. We don't want evolution taught as fact, we believe in creation. The kids are about the same, but in a healthier environment in Christian schools.We also don't want condoms handed out in our schools.