Education Feature
How to make the right school choice for your primary school child
Understanding that these choices are different will help you make a well-informed decision that meets all the needs of your young child.All too often parents believe that choosing a school for primary and high school students is similar.Understanding that these choices are different will help you make a well-informed decision that meets all the needs of your young child. Holistic development that considers physical, emotional and social skills will affect how children develop the necessary academic skills needed to succeed beyond school. Before even embarking on finding a primary school, we must remember that strong foundational skills in language literacy, basic mathematics and school readiness will help you find the right school fit for each of your children.
Tips to consider when choosing the right primary school for your child:
- Meeting the holistic needs of children are a priority so they can reach their physical, emotional, social, academic and spiritual milestones and needs.
- Leadership and management of the school must resonate and align with your beliefs and values.
- The type of curriculum followed is vital in understanding the skills and future opportunities available for your child beyond primary school.
- Hours of operation will help you to plan drop off and pick up times, types of transport needed and management of support systems like homework and assignments.
- Distance between home and work will help you allay feelings of emergency trips when children need you for medical or physical needs.
- Physical environment spaces, including class sizes, must be conducive to learning, with opportunities for creativity, acceptance and safety.
Top 10 tips to consider when choosing the right high school
Newly enrolled high schoolers have many challenges to face concurrently which include adolescent physical development, academic, emotional and social factors.
- Begin exploring school options while your child is still in primary school to avoid any disappointment if your child’s first choice is not available.
- Engage your teenager when discussing school choices and options. They have to be happy and emotionally accepting in order for them to reach their full potential.
- Having an idea of possible careers, sports and activities offered, will help teenagers make better choices beyond high school.
- Choosing the same school your family attended for generations might not be the best option for your high schooler, as their needs might be very different from yours.
