Fork Union Military Academy V.S. Walton High School

High school. It's one of the most important phases of our lives. It isn't just another place to learn math and English. It is one a place where we explore and decide what we want to do with our lives. So it only makes sense that kids would start looking at various schools. In middle school, your local high school has always put on an open house or something of that sort so that you know what your going to be experiencing. It helps you make your decision. But what about private schools out of your schooling zone? How exactly do you get a “feel” for the school? You can visit it just like your local high school. But that can be inconvenient and expensive. You usually have to go off of information you find online or from other people. For me, two of my top choices were Walton High School and Fork Union Military Academy. Here are some of the differences that helped me choose between Walton High School and Fork Union Military Academy.
Walton High School is a public, co-ed, day school. Fork Union Military Academy is a private, all-boys, military, boarding and day school. I liked the idea of going to a public, co-ed day school. It certainly costs less than FUMA. I would get to come home every day and I would have the chance to interact with more people. At Walton High School, I would also have the opportunities to get more involved with the community year-round. However, the military aspect did attract some of my attention. At FUMA, I would have the opportunities to achieve a leadership roles and I would receive a structured schedule that I wouldn't have to worry about. Life at FUMA would be planned out for me. I don't have to find time to do homework after practice. I don't have to rush through my breakfast. What I have to wear is all p...

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...12. Classes start at around 8:00 and end at 2:00. Students who require extra help are able to stay after class. FUMA is also an SAT and ACT testing site. FUMA does not provide internship opportunities and educational field trips are fairly limited.
Both Walton High School and Fork Union Military Academy are very good schools. They each have their strong points and weak points. They are distinctly different schools in terms of structure and philosophy. Both seem to be working very well so it comes down to personal opinions. A lot of people absolutely hate the idea of FUMA. They don't even want to hear the name. Other hate the idea of Walton High School. It is when like this, where the components of the schools are broken down, when we are able to assess the schools and choose which one would better suit us. As for me, I find myself at Fork Union Military Academy.