Top Ten Signs of a Great Fit Between Your Family and School

Top Ten Signs of a Great Fit Between Your Family and School

1. You feel confident that your child is learning important skills and knowledge at school
2. You feel confident that your child is learning and performing as well as (s)he is capable in school
3. You feel confident that your child is developing sound social, moral and ethical values and behaviors
4. The teaching and learning methods used at school are consistent with your values
5. You are able to influence your child’s teachers and principal as needed to help your child
6. You feel comfortable at your child’s school — visiting, contributing time, and being with other parents
7. You feel good about what your child learns from other students and their parents
8. Your child(ren)’s school fits your practical needs — schedule, child care, and transportation are feasible
9. School fits your budget without causing family stress or greatly reducing time spent with your child
10. You feel proud of your child’s school and the choice you made to send your child there

Adapted from Picky Parent Guide: Choose Your Child’s School with Confidence, The Elementary Years (K-6). © 2004 by Armchair Press, LLC. All rights reserved.