What questions should I ask when inquiring about schools for my child? What should I expect from the school?
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Ask about the student to teacher ratio, the types of classes they teach. For example, will your son spend 2 hours a day on reading, 2 hours on writing/spelling and just 15 minutes in art, library or a p.e class? Make sure they have a well balanced curriculum. Also, I'd find out the schools policy on parents volunteering in the classroom. Some schools make it easy for parents where some schools make it difficult. I'd also check out their test scores, but just out of curiosity. I wouldn't base my entire decision on standardized test scores as they are pretty biased. Another good thing to do is to talk to current parents to get a good feel of the school atmosphere and the attitude of the staff and administrators.
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For one, I would talk to teachers in my community. I would also ask my local university's department of education for information. Also, contact your local school board to find out about employment listings, etc.
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The schools themselves should be able to provide you that information. Also, there is usually a county historian or an archive at your local public library.
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There are lots of excellent, affordable schools in this country.  Here are some things to think about when narrowing down your search:\n\nWhat part of the country do you want to live in?  They all have a different climate, different subculture, and different activities available.\n\nWhat do you want to study?  This will help you determine which schools have the best programs for you.\n\nWhat activities interest you?  Some schools have great sports programs, others have lots of student clubs, others are centered around religion, and some are a combination of those things.\n\nWhat type of student body do you want to be part of?  Some schools are predominantly one race, gender, or religion; others have a mix of people.\n\nHow big do you want the school to be?  We have schools that range from the very small (a few hundred students) to the very large, with tens of thousands of students.\n\nDo you want a public or private school?  Private schools are more expensive, but depending on your credentials, you may be able to get lots of aid from them or from outside scholarships.  Public schools have state and federal aid available for those who qualify, and are cheaper.
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The writer posses two questions // \n1.finding the right school\n2.not knowing what to take in school\n\nThese days, it is not just enough to want to go to school, it is better if one could identify ones potentials.these would help in not only the choice of school but also the type training required to bring out the best in the path chosen.Good luck
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ask them what school they're going to, if they're doing anything else over the summer, what they're interested in, and stuff like that
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If you want to make the article more interesting, ask something about before she was a math teacher. Before college even. What she originally wanted to be when she was young, and what led to this career choice. Or ask if she has a personal motto for herself.
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Greetings\n\nWhat has your experience been at your school?\n\nWhat have you learned?\n\nHighlights?\n\nTeachers\n\nWhat are you looking forward to, future plans\n\nWhat advice?\n\nThank yous.
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I am a Preschool teacher so I can give you some tips of what to look for when searching for a good preschool. I would suggest looking in your local directory for all the preschools in your area. Call them up and ask them about fees and availability of places. Pick the ones that seem best and organise to go and visit each of them. Call and make an appointment so that someone will be available to show you around. Here are some specific things to look for:\n* Look at the building. Is it clean and safe? Are there heaps of resources/toys for the children to play with?\n* What is the play area outside like? Is there room for the kids to run? Is the equipment safe and well maintained?\n* Are the staff friendly and happy? Are they standing back talking to each other or are they sitting down with the kids and interacting with them?\n* Do the kids currently at the centre appear happy? Are they playing well or running around causing havoc?\n* Do the teachers plan for each child individually? Do they write down observations of what the child is doing and plan activities based on the children's interests and needs?\n* Have a look at the major policies, including child protection, behaviour management, and food preparation/diets (if food provided by centre).\n* What is your gut feeling telling you? If you are not confident, it will be harder for you to trust them with your child!!\n\nI hope this helps!
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If you want to connect with other home school families I have found the library is a great place to start. Talk to the librarians. Most of the time they will know of the home school families. They may have a contact name and/or number. If you are concerned about social skills get them involved in activities and church. \nIf you are looking for curriculum do a search and start researching what would be best for you children. Also try EBay to help with the budget.
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What in paticular do you need to research on?  Schools, standards, test, classroom lessons?  Please clarify.
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Oh man...where do I start!\n\n\nThere are good schools...and there are bad ones....sadly, some of the big ones these days really look for ways to milk every yen out of teachers and students.\n\nThe work schedule can be hard sometimes or very repetative and you really need to have a lot of patience.\n\nDo research before you choose a school...they are NOT all equal.
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Phone other parents or the school to find out...;
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Yes. here's a site that may help you...off to the left is a list of catagories, click on one and all schools in the area will come up. Links can lead you right to info directly from the school.
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go to school and ask there
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"The best place to start gathering information on what will be expected of your <child> is the school that they will be attending. Most school corporations have a readiness checklist for children entering their kindergartens. You need this list because it will tell you the skills that the school expects your <child> to have when they enter kindergarten. Use it as a guide for getting them ready for school.\nHere is a checklist that you can use right now to see if your child meets the general expectations of most kindergartens. Your <child> should be able to do the following:\n\n\nspeak clearly enough to be understood\n\nknow their name, address, phone number, and parents' full names\n\nbe happy away from home\n\nhandle all their personal needs, such as going to the bathroom and tying shoes\n\nplay well with other children, share toys and games, and respect others' property\n\nmake simple choices\n\nexpress their own needs and wants in an age-appropriate manner\n\nfollow rules, especially safety rules\n\nfollow a series of three directions\n\nChildren who are well prepared for the academic side of school will be able to handle the following tasks most of the time:\n\ntell the right hand from the left\n\nuse crayons, paints, paste, and clay appropriately\n\ndraw rather than scribble\n\ntell or retell a story\n\nanswer questions about a short story\n\nlisten to a story for at least five minutes\n\nwork independently for five or more minutes\n\nlisten to a rhyme and hear similarities and differences\n\nrecognize similarities and differences in the sizes, shapes, and colors of objects\n\ncopy simple shapes\n\ncompare objects by size\n\nbounce and catch a ball showing the hand-eye coordination necessary for reading and math"
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After the holiday, phone the school, and ask to speak with a counsellor.  They should be able to give you specific information.\nI can imagine that they would want to do some benchmark testing to find out if you are on the grade level your age represents.  You will need a parent to fill out the necessary paperwork, also.\n\nHomeschooling is nice in theory, particularly for the younger ones that don't socialize well, but it is probably necessary for proper social development after a certain point.