There are a plethora of attributes that a parent looks for in a school. Some parents have short lists, others rather long ones. Performance is usually near the top of the list for many parents, though it may not take the form in the highest test scoring schools. It may come out in the teaching method or focus on a talent, such as art or athletics. There are many other attributes that parents today have to identify as compared to when our own parents were looking for educational centers for us. Here are some items to consider. It may be helpful to list the ones you and your child find most important for later reference.
Core Focus
Academics
Vocational
Art/Music/Dance/Theater
Teaching Method
Magnate - Academic, Business or Talent focused
Conventional - Standard NYS education in publicly ran schools.
Classical / Liberal Arts - This method is often based on a liberal arts training. Extends from Grecian/Roman era.
Progressive - Montessori, Park, Waldorf, Emilio Reggio, and many more.
Athletics
Intramural - Team and Individual
Competitive - Team and Individual
Arts/Music/Dance/Theater
Art
Music
Dance
Theater
Social and Environmental Awareness
Classes - Social Skills Awareness & Environmental Awareness
Clubs - Social & Environmental
Activities - Social & Environmental - A chance to practice
Does the School practice what it preaches?
Travel and Field Trips
Local
State Wide
National
International
Health
Healthy food - Whole food, Allergens
Indoor physical activity (for winter)
Outdoor physical activity
Indoor Health of space (mold, Chemical odor, estrogen disruptor, carcinogens)
Outdoor Health of grounds (mold, chemical odor or spray, estrogen disruptor, carcinogens)
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