| Many people still consider a military boarding school | | | | because of any diversions. This makes them |
| is meant for troublesome teens. However, these | | | | self-motivated individuals determined to achieve |
| schools have changed their mission, and have | | | | the best in life through determination and hard |
| become great institutions that foster learning and | | | | work. |
| growth in young people through discipline and hard | | | | Military boarding schools are for students from |
| work. There aim is to create young leaders who | | | | 7th grade to 12th grade. They have rigorous |
| have confidence, self-respect and responsibility. | | | | academic programs, punctuated by arts |
| Most military boarding schools still use the same | | | | programs, athletic development and a proper |
| principles of dedication, teamwork and discipline as | | | | military training. Students learn English, math, |
| a methodology for motivating youngsters. | | | | science, geography/world cultures, health and |
| Students have to live in barracks and do all their | | | | physical education, algebra, and foreign languages |
| own work including cleaning and washing. This | | | | like Spanish or French. Physical development is |
| instills a sense of responsibility. Regular activities | | | | given a lot of importance through sports that |
| are different at a military boarding school. More | | | | encourage teamwork. Other activities include |
| importance is given to sports and outdoor | | | | training in computer and web technologies, film |
| activities. Study is limited to specific hours. | | | | appreciation, first aid, model rocketry, archery, |
| However, they give as much importance to | | | | surfing, sailing, scuba diving, publication and |
| academics as regular schools. Students are taught | | | | performing arts. Most also encourage spiritual |
| the value of rewards given for accomplishments | | | | development through regular chapel prayers. |
| and also learn from the punishments meted out | | | | |