Tour a School: Take a Look and Book
Since fall is officially here and kids are back at school and routines are finally becoming established, it is now time to think about private school for fall 2011. It’s time to consider if you want to pursue an application for the following school year in the private sector. Most schools offer an open house date which is posted on our website under “Open House Dates” that will allow parents to tour as a group the schools at no charge and get a feel of what the campus would be like. Generally these open houses are a good way to see the facility, ask questions, and gather information about the school before you submit your application. If it is a K-12 type school, they will divide the visitations according to the different levels: elementary school, middle school, and upper school. The applications generally are due November and December of 2010 and some even early January of 2011, and need to be submitted with a nonrefundable deposit. Depending on your childs age, there will be a standardized test that will be required as part of the application process. Your child will also have some input in the decision, and if they are 5th grade and above, they will be allowed to visit the school they are applying to. School visits are a wonderful way to gain an inner perspective of the school atmosphere and decide if it is a comfortable fit for your child and your family. Open houses are conducted frequently in the fall months and last about 45 minutes, so I encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities that are available to you in the DFW metroplex.
