Military schools place a huge emphasis on academic excellence. Small class sizes, extra study periods, experienced and talented teachers and constant monitoring and reports to parents almost guarantee a splendid academic outcome. Those who are falling behind are spotted quickly and given whatever extra tuition is required.

Military schools offer first class facilities for such programs as sport, outdoor education and the performing arts. Students who have a passion in one or more of these areas have ample time and resources at their disposal.

If your teen has any ability in the leadership field, it will be brought to the fore during their time in a military school. This is what they do. The discipline routines and the drills are of great benefit to all students. The ranking of staff members and the requirements of simple daily living all build self-esteem within the students and gives everyone a chance to lead.

Military schools place a high emphasis on civic pride, national duty and community involvement. Students are encouraged to attend church and community groups during weekends. Students are encouraged to help others in the local community thus developing a spirit of friendship and charitable deeds. These attitudes help make each student a better person and will go with them throughout their adult years as well.

Once it was that most military school students went on to take a career in the military. This is no longer the case although many military school graduates do indeed make a career for themselves in the military. And the recruitment officers in the military still look favorably on any young person who has graduated from a military school.

Young people in their teens need guidance and encouragement. It is these very characteristics which are prominent in every military school. They do not exist to punish students but to inspire and guide them Students are taught to be independent, to learn how to make decisions and the right ones at that. Parents want their kids to be kept out of harm’s way, to develop as excellent students and as worthwhile citizens. Those qualities are the chief goal of every military school.

The Army has seven values that are meant to be lived by all soldiers. The intention of these values is to provide soldiers with guidelines to live by, whether they are actively working in combat, or going about their civilian lives.

1. Loyalty – Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers. All soldiers are expected to be loyal to their country above all other things. By fulfilling their obligations and serving their country overseas and at home soldiers show their loyalty.

2. Duty – Fulfill your obligations. This value goes beyond simply doing the minimum to get a job done. Soldiers are expected to make sure every task assigned to them is done to the highest quality they can provide.

3. Respect – Treat people as they should be treated. Soldiers must honor all humans, which allows them to see the value of everyone. They are also expected to demonstrate self-respect and take care of themselves.

4. Selfless service – Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own. This could be considered the base point for many of the other values. The best soldiers become soldiers not because they want recognition or people to think highly of them, but because they want to serve their country and the world.

5. Honor – Live up to all the Army values. Honor is living every Army value everyday, and with every choice made. Being honorable goes beyond simply making good decisions, to being the best you can be at all times. It’s a matter not only knowing all the Army values, but constantly living them.

6. Integrity – Do what’s right, legally and morally. The easiest way that soldiers can have others think of them as having integrity is to always obey their conscience. This value attracts the respect of others, and helps build relationships, both on the battlefield and off.

7. Personal courage – Face fear, danger, or adversity (physical or moral). Every mission that a soldier takes part in requires physical courage. However, moral courage can be even harder to have. Moral courage involves standing up for what’s right and living all the Army values, even if not everyone else is.