1. Narrow the search- public, private, or both?
2. Do you require a large school where your child can spend many years or does a smaller environment better suit your needs?
3. Are before/after school programs important or needed?
4. Is the proximity of the school to our future home important?
5. Can you provide transportation or will you require buses/assistance?
6. What special needs does your child have?
7. Consider your child’s academic level and what academic requirements you have as a result?
8. What extracurricular activities are important to you and your child?
9. How important are music and art programs?
10. How important are foreign language programs?
11. Is parental involvement in school decisions and activities?
12. How important is parent-teacher communication?