In addition to what I mentioned in my previous post, same-sex high schools provide a non-judgmental atmosphere.
When sending your child to a same-sex high school, your child is able to become involved and truly express his or her values and beliefs without being judged, not only in the classroom, but also in extracurricular activities.
Specifically in the classroom, boys and girls are more comfortable raising their hand to ask a question if they do not comprehend something. Prior to attending a same-sex high school, I was definitely not throwing my hand up during class discussions when I was confused. I will always remember the day I was sitting in math class in 6th grade learning how to factor. I was completely lost. My teacher asked the class if they had any questions. So, I hesitantly raised my hand and asked how she got the answer to a problem she had just went over. Even though I was friends with the majority of guys in my class, many of them jokingly rolled their eyes at me, and gave me trouble for asking a "common sense" question. I was not exactly hurt, or even that embarrassed at this moment; however, there was a loss of confidence afterwards, as I did not raise my hand again in that class.
By transferring to same-sex high school, I gained more confidence in myself, and my opinions, because I was able to express myself without having to worry about boys reactions and thoughts. Not only did I raise my hand more when I had a question in class, but I also began to voice my thoughts and opinions in classes that I previously had felt uncomfortable in. For instance, when I went to a co-ed grade school, it was always a bit awkward and uncomfortable to talk about faith or personal experiences in front of the opposite sex. Boys and girls were less willing to open up and speak about faith or personal experiences because they feared being judged, or deemed, "uncool." However, this was not the case when I transferred to a same-sex high school. Awkwardness and uncomfortableness did not exist. Everyone was willing to participate. We all had the confidence to open up, and express our thoughts and opinions, because we did not fear being judged by the opposite sex.
When sending your child to a same-sex high school, your child is able to become involved and truly express his or her values and beliefs without being judged, not only in the classroom, but also in extracurricular activities.
Specifically in the classroom, boys and girls are more comfortable raising their hand to ask a question if they do not comprehend something. Prior to attending a same-sex high school, I was definitely not throwing my hand up during class discussions when I was confused. I will always remember the day I was sitting in math class in 6th grade learning how to factor. I was completely lost. My teacher asked the class if they had any questions. So, I hesitantly raised my hand and asked how she got the answer to a problem she had just went over. Even though I was friends with the majority of guys in my class, many of them jokingly rolled their eyes at me, and gave me trouble for asking a "common sense" question. I was not exactly hurt, or even that embarrassed at this moment; however, there was a loss of confidence afterwards, as I did not raise my hand again in that class.
By transferring to same-sex high school, I gained more confidence in myself, and my opinions, because I was able to express myself without having to worry about boys reactions and thoughts. Not only did I raise my hand more when I had a question in class, but I also began to voice my thoughts and opinions in classes that I previously had felt uncomfortable in. For instance, when I went to a co-ed grade school, it was always a bit awkward and uncomfortable to talk about faith or personal experiences in front of the opposite sex. Boys and girls were less willing to open up and speak about faith or personal experiences because they feared being judged, or deemed, "uncool." However, this was not the case when I transferred to a same-sex high school. Awkwardness and uncomfortableness did not exist. Everyone was willing to participate. We all had the confidence to open up, and express our thoughts and opinions, because we did not fear being judged by the opposite sex.
But it is not just me who gained confidence in a same-sex classroom. The Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development website stated, “Every year, we administer student, parent, and teacher surveys at schools with single-gender classes with regard to self-confidence, motivation, participation, and desire to complete hard work. Last year's result s show that an average of 60 percent of the students' self-reports indicate that these characteristics increase by being in single-gender classes.” In addition, “…about 75 percent of teachers and 68 percent of parents responded that they had seen an increase in those positive traits among their children involved in single-gender education.” At a same-sex high school, boys and girls are more comfortable and confident to add personal insight and voice their opinions. By voicing their opinions, boys and girls not only grow as people and gain confidence in themselves, but they also learn from fellow classmates. This in turn, helps students both in college and the workforce.
The same holds true for extracurricular activities. Students are much more comfortable and confident when deciding how to spend their time. At a same-sex school it is not "weird" or “uncool” if one is a member of the religious group in school. In addition, it is not "weird" or "uncool" if one is a member of a science or math club, chess club, National Honors Society, if one is interested in the arts, or if one participates in sports, etc. This in turn, influences boys and girls to become more involved in activities that they want to belong to, instead of worrying about if it is "cool." Active involvement in extracurricular activities is good because it allows boys and girls to gain experience and confidence in situations outside of the classroom.
Overall, learning is all about maximizing one’s potential, and this begins by making people feel more comfortable and confident. A same-sex school does just that. It all traces back to the fact that there is almost no such thing as popularity at a same-sex school. There is no such thing as “cool” and “uncool” beliefs or ways to spend one’s time. At a same-sex high school, boys and girls are able to become more independent and express their values and beliefs in a non- judgmental atmosphere. By sending your child to a same-sex school, your child will feel more comfortable and confident in expressing his or her values and beliefs, which will aid in your child's overall success.
"Coming up next: Same-sex high school's provide lower student to teacher ratios, leading to more success in the classroom."
Overall, learning is all about maximizing one’s potential, and this begins by making people feel more comfortable and confident. A same-sex school does just that. It all traces back to the fact that there is almost no such thing as popularity at a same-sex school. There is no such thing as “cool” and “uncool” beliefs or ways to spend one’s time. At a same-sex high school, boys and girls are able to become more independent and express their values and beliefs in a non- judgmental atmosphere. By sending your child to a same-sex school, your child will feel more comfortable and confident in expressing his or her values and beliefs, which will aid in your child's overall success.
"Coming up next: Same-sex high school's provide lower student to teacher ratios, leading to more success in the classroom."
Information From:
http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol5/512-newvoices.aspx