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School #1
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School #2
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School #3
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Curriculum,
extracurricular, and co-curricular programs that support your goals
for your student’s education |
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Curriculum,
programs, and activities that support your student’s academic strengths
and interest |
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Opportunities
for enrichment and expanded study in areas that your student has
a special interest or talent |
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The educational
philosophy that guides the school curriculum and teaching methodologies |
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A
level of academic rigor that is appropriate for your student’s academic
motivation and work ethic |
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Availability
of extra help for difficult subjects, courses, and assignments |
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Programs
to accommodate students with different learning styles or special
needs |
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Availability
of educational support services from reading specialists, psychologists,
and speech therapists |
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Students’
performance on standardized tests |
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Homework
policies and amount of homework assigned |
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Availability
of before school and after school care |
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Physical
education curriculum and facilities |
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Performing arts curriculum and facilities |
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Studio
arts curriculum and facilities |
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Science
curriculum and facilities |
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Computer
and technology curriculum and facilities |
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Introduction
to world languages/an opportunity to learn a foreign language |
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Multiple
placement tracks to accommodate students with varying skills and
talents in subjects such math and reading |
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Service
learning programs/opportunities to participate in service learning |
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A safe
and secure setting/policies and procedures that support student safety
and security |
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The size
of the school |
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Average
class size and student-teacher ratio |
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Background
and qualifications of the teachers and administrators |
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Grades
offered (K-6, K-8, K-12, other) |
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The presence
or absence of a religious affiliation |
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Coeducational
or single-gender student body composition |
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Condition,
appearance, and composition of the classrooms, buildings, and grounds |
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Diversity
of the student body and faculty |
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Availability
of computers and related technology facilities and student use |
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Library
and media facilities |
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Student
dining facilities and available food services |
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Tuition
and educational fees |
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Availability
of financial aid, scholarships, and tuition payment options |
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Distance
of the school from your home |
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Transportation
options/associated costs |
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Methods
and processes of reporting the students’ progress and grades |
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School
policies and procedures that encourage and facilitate timely and
effective communications between school personnel and parents |
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Opportunities
and policies related to parental involvement in school activities |
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School
disciplinary policies and practices |
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What
did you like about the school? |
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What
did you dislike about the school? |
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Why
do you think this is a good school for your student to attend? |
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Why
do you think this is a good fit for your family? |
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Things
that you forgot to see or ask about during your school visit. |
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