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the time, there are discussion forums and
community groups with each
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Selecting a School System
Do the Research
1. If you are moving to a new area and have a choice of areas
try SchoolMatch.com to get an overview of schools in the area.
For about $50 you can get the lowdown on the area.
2. Contact a local real estate agent or relocation service and ask
if they will provide information on local schools
3. Visit the school that you are considering, make an
appointment with the principal.
4. Find out if there is a parent teacher association, contact the
president, find out how involved parents are in the school. If you
have a chance, attend a PTA meeting.
5. Do a Google search on the school, try to find any public
information from news sources. This might lend some insight into
problems with the school system.
Questions to Ask
1. Are computers available to all students? Are the teachers
computer literate?
2. Can you watch a class in action? Do you see kids working in
groups? This is good for social development and makes for a
better learning experience.
3. Are provisions made for after school activities? Who
supervises these activities
4. What are the ways of evaluating students progress?
5. Is there an opportunity for 8th graders to take early algebra?
6. Is the principal willing to discuss the curriculum? Are they
working with the new national standards?
7. Are parents involved in meaningful ways?
8. Is there an advanced placement program?
9. How are discipline/behavioral problems handled? What are
the substance abuse policies.
1. If you are moving to a new area and have a choice of areas
try SchoolMatch.com to get an overview of schools in the area.
For about $50 you can get the lowdown on the area.
2. Contact a local real estate agent or relocation service and ask
if they will provide information on local schools
3. Visit the school that you are considering, make an
appointment with the principal.
4. Find out if there is a parent teacher association, contact the
president, find out how involved parents are in the school. If you
have a chance, attend a PTA meeting.
5. Do a Google search on the school, try to find any public
information from news sources. This might lend some insight into
problems with the school system.
Questions to Ask
1. Are computers available to all students? Are the teachers
computer literate?
2. Can you watch a class in action? Do you see kids working in
groups? This is good for social development and makes for a
better learning experience.
3. Are provisions made for after school activities? Who
supervises these activities
4. What are the ways of evaluating students progress?
5. Is there an opportunity for 8th graders to take early algebra?
6. Is the principal willing to discuss the curriculum? Are they
working with the new national standards?
7. Are parents involved in meaningful ways?
8. Is there an advanced placement program?
9. How are discipline/behavioral problems handled? What are
the substance abuse policies.
Additional Resources
School.familyeducation.com
SchoolMatch.com
The Picky Parent
High School Bound
School.familyeducation.com
SchoolMatch.com
The Picky Parent
High School Bound
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