Fiuhhh…. The new school year will come. It’s time for parents to choose a new school for their child. It will takes time and will makes parents tired.

Parents can exercise choice in many ways. The most common way may in choosing where to live based on the public school district or neighborhood schools. In many areas, parents can choose from neighborhood schools, public schools, private schools or home school.

Four Steps for Selecting the School That Is Right for Your Child

Step1 Consider your child and your family

Start your search for the best school by thinking about what you want a school to do for your child. Perhaps your child has special language or education needs. Keep these in mind. After all, you know your son or daughter better than anyone else does.

These are questions to help you making decision.

Your Child’s Needs

1. Does your child need a more structured environment?
2. Does your child need a less structured environment?
3. Does your child need more challenging work?
4. Does your child need more individual attention?
5. Does your child generally need extra help or more time to complete an assignment?
6. Does your child have any special learning needs?
7. Does your child need an environment that fosters creativity?
8. Does your child need an English language acquisition program?

Your Child’s Learning Style

1. Does your child learn best by seeing how things work?
2. Does your child learn best by reading about how something works?
3. Does your child learn best by listening?
4. Does your child like to participate in discussions?
5. Does your child like to learn through physical activity?
6. Is your child logical or mathematical?
7. Is your child musical or artistic?
8. Does your child like to learn in groups?
9. Does your child like to work alone? 7
10. Consider your child & your family.

Location of School

1. Do you want your child to go to a school within walking distance of your home?
2. Can your child’s talents be nurtured outside your neighborhood?
3. How far are you willing to have your child bused?
4. How far are you willing to drive your child to school?
5. Does your child want to be in a school with his or her friends?
6. Do you want your child to go to a school near your after-school care?
7. Near where you work?
8. Near a close relative?
9. Does your child have any special transportation needs that must be considered in choosing a school?

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