TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD

• Attend open houses or shadow visits. Such events reveal the true philosophies behind mission, curriculum, and community.

• Ask questions like, “What kind of children thrive here?” and “How do teachers and administrators handle problems when they arise?”

• Talk to current students and ask them what they do and don’t like about the school. Consider how the answers balance with your own child’s educational and emotional needs.

• Attend an extracurricular activity like an athletic or arts event if you can. Are there others there with whom you could envision yourself and your child spending time?