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Curriculum, extracurricular, and co-curricular programs that support your goals for your student’s education

Curriculum, programs, and activities that support your student’s academic strengths and interests

Opportunities for enrichment and expanded study in areas that your student has a special interest or talent

A level of academic rigor that is appropriate for your student’s academic motivation and work ethic

The educational philosophy that guides the curriculum and teaching methodologies

Availability of extra help for difficult subjects, courses, and assignments  

Programs to accommodate students with different learning styles or special needs

Availability of educational support services from reading specialists, psychologists, and speech therapists

Students’ performance on standardized tests

Homework policies and amount of homework assigned

Service learning programs/opportunities to participate in services learning programs

Physical education curriculum and facilities

Athletic programs/opportunities to play on interscholastic sports teams

Performing arts curriculum and facilities

Studio arts curriculum and facilities

Science curriculum and facilities

Multiple math placement tracks to accommodate students with varying skill and talents

World languages curriculum/ opportunities to study a foreign language

Opportunities to create school publications including student newspaper, literary magazine, and yearbook

Opportunities to participate in academic competition events including math and writing contests, science fairs, and debate

Opportunities to participate in musical and visual arts competition events

Computer and technology curriculum and facilities

A safe and secure setting/policies that support student safety and security

Size of the school

Average class size and student-teacher ratio

Background and qualifications of the teachers and administrators

Grades offered (K-12, K-6, 6-8, other)

Presence or absence of a religious affiliation

Coeducational or single-gender student body composition

Condition, appearance, and composition of the classrooms, buildings,  and grounds

Diversity of the student body and faculty

Availability of computers and related technology facilities and student use

Library and media facilities

Student dining facilities and available food services

Tuition and educational fees

Availability of financial aid, scholarships, and tuition payment options

Distance of the school from your home

Transportation options/associated costs

Methods and processes of reporting students’ progress and grades

Opportunities and policies related to parental involvement in school activities

School policies and procedures that facilitate and encourage timely and effective communications between school personnel and parents

School disciplinary policies and practices

Guidance in examining options for high school/assistance and support in the high school application process, if appropriate

What did you like about the school?

What did you dislike about the school?

Why do you think this is a good school for your student to attend?

Why do you think this is a good fit for your family?

Things that you forgot to see or ask about during your school visit.