School Information and Location

• Does the size of the school meet your child's needs?

• What type of school is it? (Consider the levels of academic achievement, amount of support, independence required, religious affiliation, coed vs. single-sex, diversity, finances)

• Where is the school located and how will your child get to the new school?

• How will the distance to the school affect daily attendance, attendance at
  school activities, peer relationships, etc.?

Academic Standards and Support Policies

• What is the student-teacher ratio? Are classes the right size to meet your child's needs?

• How many students are in an average class?

• Does the school permit tutoring during the school day? Are there extra fees for in-house tutoring? Do outside tutors come into the school?

• How often does the student meet with his/her advisor or mentor?

• Are counselors or psychologists available, if needed?

• What percentage of students in the school are achieving at or above grade level? In standard classes, how much of the work is at or above grade level?

• Are school staff available on a scheduled basis for academic support before school, during the school day or after school?

• How does the school assess each student's progress on a day-to-day, month-to-month, and yearly basis?

• How flexible is the school with regard to permitting academic supports such as: computers in the classroom, the use of recorded books, note-taking assists, previewing of texts during the summer, etc.?

• What are the requirements for studying a foreign language? Are there exemptions?