The Private/Charter – Public School Chart

The Public School – Private/Charter School Check List

Service or Practice

Private or Charter

Public School

Local School Board Control of Schools    
Compliance with State and Federal Policies and Rules    
Protections based Federal and State Laws and Regulations    
Certificated classroom teachers and building administrators    
Trained and qualified support staff    
Subject Offerings    
Learning opportunities    
Remedial Services    
Gifted Program Opportunities    
Drama and Music Opportunities    
Special clubs and service organizations    
Individual and team sports    
Transportation and Food services    
Certificated support services, e.g., counseling, guidance    
Certificated teachers and support staff for special needs students    
Equipped science labs at the high school    
Organized subject matter from basics to advanced levels    
Appropriate class size, depending of age, and subject.    
Caring and concerned teachers about all students succeeding    
180 days School Year