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Accredation
Erie Day School is accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Private Academic Schools (PAPAS). PAPAS is a not-for-profit association formed by the authority of Private Schools Act 1988-11 and empowered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to accredit private not-for-profit schools in the Commonwealth. PAPAS develops, monitors, and provides a program of evaluation and accreditation. While each school is accredited based on its individual philosophy, the standards provide a consistent and uniform measure by which all schools are evaluated. Accreditation ensures the public that member schools meet and maintain articulated standards of educational excellence.
Governed by a Board of Trustees and accredited by the state of Pennsylvania, Erie Day School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). The following message is from Peter D. Relic, NAIS past president: Parents of school children in the United States have a wonderful range of choices available to them including public, parochial, and independent schools. I am glad you are considering an NAIS member school, and hope that some background on the philosophy and operations of independent schools will help you to make the best choice for your child. Erie Day School is a member in good standing of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). The membership can tell you a lot about the school you are evaluating—first and foremost, that it is fully accredited, non-profit, racially non-discriminatory, and governed by an independent Board of Trustees. In addition, you can be assured that NAIS member schools have proven that they offer an intellectual environment of free and open inquiry, and that they operate with ethical principals, sound fiscal practices, and responsible administration. You will find that independent schools share certain characteristics in common: an overall dedication to quality education, high expectation, and a commitment to providing access and opportunities to a diverse group of students. Beyond that, you will find vast differences—different missions, curricula, size, grade levels, campus climates. One school may suit a particular child better than another. But you can be assured that each member school of the National Association of Independent Schools meets the high standards of the education community to which it belongs and is dedicated to bringing out the very best in each child. NAIS established principles of good practice for its schools, defining high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of school operation including admission and partnership with parents. Admissions personnel from NAIS schools make every effort to represent their schools accurately and comprehensively, working with your family to determine if the school is the right place for your child. Admission and financial aid staff welcome all your questions and fully respect the confidentiality of the information you share with them. Should you choose an independent school, you will find that our schools rely on partnerships with parents forged from mutual respect, open two-way communication, and a common vision of educational goals. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your son or daughter to the independent school community. Sincerely yours, Peter D. Relic NAIS Past President |
