Moving to a New School
Sunday December 9, 2007
One of the most difficult tasks when moving to a new community, is finding a good school. It's not that good schools are few and far between, it's just that you know all your child's teachers, have been involved in school activities and are certain your child is receiving a good education.
So why not make it fun for both you and your child by researching options, then taking a tour, asking lots of questions and spending some time in a classroom. Getting your child involved in the process will help them adapt more quickly to the change and will reassure you that this move is a positive change for the entire family.
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Before even going forth and checking out the local schools, I would also look into parochial institutions. In a recent article I read by U.S. New and World Report, they ranked the top 50 High Schools. Although this blocks younger children, but that’s just one example of how the ranking of a specific school affects if you’re even going to step foot on a specific property w/ your child. Just a thought…