As a parent, I look for two categories of attributes when choosing a school for my child:
– Ones which benefit my child directly
– Ones which benefit my child indirectly, by helping others (teachers, parents) do their jobs more effectively
Schools that satisfy more of the attributes in both categories are likely to have happier parents and more successful students.
The Administration and Teachers Should Help My Child
Directly By:
- Being aware of history. Before the start of each school year, my child’s current teacher(s) should have reviewed all of
– last years’ teacher comments for my child
– my child’s transcript (all courses, all years at the school) - Helping my child to both pursue existing Continue reading What A Parent Wants From A School