From the uniforms to the cliques, private school is a whole new world. Whether you've been in private school for a week or half your life, you will understand these eight things.
1. Everyone knows everyone
In a public school, you can be meeting someone for the first time at graduation. In a private school, you could OFFICIATE the graduation ceremony. You know all of the kids in your grade and the grades surrounding yours, even if you have never talked to them.
2. The stereotypes
People assume that because you go to a private school, you must be a "rich kid." Nope, our parents just spend all of their money on our education--thanks guys!
3. Uniforms
Everyone matches. No, it isn't exactly like Gossip Girl. It's pretty close though. A specific colored polo, appropriate length khaki shorts, and a school approved jacket. They're uncomfortable, but
However, they can be convenient at times. I have never taken more than a minute to pick out my outfit for the day, which is a huge time saver. See, they aren't always bad!
4. No privacy... at all
Going through a break-up? Is it your birthday? Have a slight cough? Everyone and their neighbor knows about it. Word travels extremely fast when there are 200 kids who all feel comfortable sharing stories with each other.
5. Not having to specify last names
There's no need to clarify with last names, a first name will suffice. After all, it's so rare that there is a repeated name. Everyone is used to being the only _____ in the whole school.
6. Having to participate in everything
In most public schools, you're lucky if you are able to participate in more than one club or sport. In private schools where the number of students is low, the clubs and sports teams need as much help as they can get.
The people in choir and band all play sports. The
7. Being extremely close with your teachers
The students aren't the only ones doubling up on responsibilities. Many teachers in private schools teach multiple classes throughout different grades and subjects. With that being said, it's likely that you see most of your teachers more than once a day.
After x amount of years being at the school, your teachers become your family. You ask about their lives and families, and they give you life advice and extra help with schoolwork. Remember in elementary school you would accidentally call your teacher 'mom' and then be embarrassed? It's not on accident anymore. It's just how things are!
8. Feeling like the school is your home
You know what I mean if you've ever been at a school for the majority of your life. You know the campus like the palm of your hand. That lunch table in the corner is your lunch table.
The bathroom upstairs feels like your bathroom at home. You've had countless Friday nights on that makeshift football field. This was where you grew up. How could it not feel like home?
