| 5. If it is a
private school what will be the total cost per
year? |
| 6. Is there a dress code
in which your children would have to abide? |
| 7. What are their
discipline policies and how are they enforced? |
| 8. Meet
with some of the faculty and judge them on how well
versed they are on the subject matter and their
friendliness with children. |
| 9. Check the internet
evaluate its funding (money counts for supplies,
equipment, maintenance and staff). |
| 10. Check to see
if the school or district is
accredited
and what is its standing under federal and state laws. |
| 11. Check the library,
computer labs and classroom computers to see if the
equipment is well placed, up-to-date and reliable. |
| 12. Ask to see copies of
their textbooks; are they current, excessively worn or
non existent? |
| 13. Does the cafeteria
provide a nourishing, well balanced meal, instead of hot
dogs, pizza and fries. ( you might question the logic of
snack and soda dispensers if available)? |
| 14. Remember to always
keep in mind that the school will effect your child's
futue long after they have moved out of the house and
into their own world. |
Trying to decide what school is the best for your
child? If you are a parent and need to move, it
is important that you find a school that meets
your financial, social and academic needs. Below are
pages and sites that will aid you in your endeavors.
Here is some help!
