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America is home to a wide variety of schools for all ages, ranging from public high schools to private high schools. In the USA, education begins in junior high schools for students between the ages of 10 -13 years and following this is for students attending high schools from 14 to 17 years of age.

The majority of schools in America differ depending on what school you want to apply to or what area you live in. It is important to determine what education is best suited for your children so they can be more prepared for their future.

For example, some parents may like the idea of sending their children to private high schools and some to public high schools. There are a few differences between the two. The principal difference is that in private schools, you will have to pay for their education essentially by paying a fixed amount of money to the school every term or month. The actual work is the same but some extra subjects may be introduced in private schools that are not available in public schools or vice versa. Another difference is that the classes are much smaller in private schools, which is a great advantage because not only does it mean more teacher contact but it also means you can build great relationships with your classmates and eventually your teachers. The option of going private may not apply to junior high schools. However, you will need to ask your local schools and see what their rules and regulations are. As stated earlier all schools differ across the United States of America.

Due to expanding technology in recent years, the option of online high schools has become very popular. This means that instead of going into school on a daily basis, you can study at home. This would be done by uploading lecture notes and homework on the internet, so the students can work from home. This method will have to be monitored very carefully so that it can be considered as effective learning.

There are so many schools across America to choose from that it could potentially become daunting. However, contact the schools and you will be able to make the right decision for your children�s future.

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