Boys Boarding Schools - An Effective Approach to Educating Boys
Studies have consistently shown that single-sex classes can contribute to raising achievement. The single-sex classroom seems to be a more focused, less disruptive environment. Over and over again, studies find students who learned at a boys-only or girls-only school developed greater confidence, not only academically but socially as well.
In the past, many studies have focused on the benefits to girls of all girls schools. However, many of the reasons these single-sex schools benefit girls are equally compelling for boys. For example:
1. Concerns about appearance or behavior in front of the opposite sex increase as children enter adolescence. This is true for both girls and boys.
2. Boys may be self-conscious about doing well in subjects traditionally considered "girl" subjects, such as art and literature. In an all-boys school, boys do not have to concern themselves with this issue.
3. If boys and girls do indeed learn differently, as many studies suggest, boys benefit as much as girls from the single-sex classroom.
4. In private boarding school environments, the single-sex boarding school makes it easier for boys to focus on school and extra-curricular activities, rather than what the girls think or how they can find ways to be alone with their female peers.
Stone Mountain Boarding School for Boys
Stone Mountain specializes in educating boys with ADHD and other learning challenges. Many of their students have exhibited learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity, and emotional or behavioral problems. They have had difficulty focusing on school work and other activities. Their parents may be frustrated by their child's inability to follow through on projects, whether it be a homework assignment or household chore. The experiences at Stone Mountain School provide a foundation for increasing self-confidence and responsible behavior. Visit Stone Mountain School >>
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