Guide to Your School

As one of the most important institution, Schools plays an important part in any person’s life. It seeds the primary knowledge which helps the child to gain more and more knowledge about the outer world. But firstly, the parent must choose a good school for their child.

Consider your child's needs

· Does your child need a more structured environment?

· Does your child need a less structured environment?

· Does your child need more challenging work?

· Does your child need more individual attention?

· Does your child generally need extra help or more time to complete an assignment?

· Does your child have any special learning needs?

· Does your child need an environment that fosters creativity?

· Does your child need an English language acquisition program?

 

Location of school

· Do you want your child to go to a school within walking distance of your home?

· Can your child's talents be nurtured outside your neighbourhood?

· How far are you willing to have your child bused?

· How far are you willing to drive your child to school?

· Does your child want to be in a school with his or her friends?

· Do you want your child to go to a school near your after-school care? Near where you work? Near a close relative?

· Does your child have any special transportation needs that must be considered in choosing a school?

 

Step No. 2: Gather information about schools

Just like before buying anything we gather full information about the product, its features and stuff. So why we couldn’t gather deep knowledge about the school where we are sending our child into?

Here are the things to look out for: -

Curriculum

· Does the school have a strong program of core academic subjects such as English, history, mathematics, science, arts, and foreign languages?

· What courses does the school offer in addition to the core subjects?

· What evidence is there that the school is effectively teaching students to read?

· Does the school have a special focus or theme for the curriculum?

· Does the school offer challenging courses such as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and high school honours courses?

· Does the school provide enrichment opportunities for all students? For gifted students?

· Does the school have extracurricular activities that support what is taught?

· Is there an effective English language acquisition program for children who need it?

· If your child has special learning needs, does the school have a curriculum and the necessary supports to appropriately accommodate those needs?

Safety

· Is the school safe?

· How does the school prevent and handle problems with drugs, alcohol, and tobacco?

· How does the school prevent and handle violence, bullying, harassment, and other forms of abusive behaviour?

· What measures does the school take to ensure safety? What security measures are in place?

· What is the school's relationship with the local police?

· Is there a police officer on duty during school hours and for extracurricular activities?

· What information is available on serious crime in the school?

· What information is available on students bringing weapons to school?

· Does the school have an emergency plan for local and national emergencies?

· What does the school do to ensure that parents and all school administrators know the emergency plan?

· Are there drills?

· How does the school notify parents about emergency closings? How does the school communicate with parents in other languages?

Choose a good Pre School in Indore that will take care of your child from the beginning. Remember to Choose a CBSE School in Indore Because CBSE teaches the best.

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