http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade GreatSchools en-us SOCOACH Definitely meet with the administrative staff, but ask to spend some time with teachers, and not just the staff member who'll have primary responsibility for your child. Meet the teachers ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=1#comment_348455 5100.348455 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:09:32 -0800 Sadafnab I'll visit the school wants to met teacher and know abt the no of studrnts in each class.What extracurricular act offered by the school http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=1#comment_333990 5100.333990 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:09:40 -0800 Saint2 When looking for a good school for your 1st grader you should:1) Pray about it2) Make a selection and always have an alternative plan3) Observe the school environment4) Look for ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=1#comment_332744 5100.332744 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:04:05 -0800 Saint2 Step 1 Pray to the Lord for Guidance and DirectionStep 2 Survey your local schoolsStep 3 Go and observe the school environmentsStep 4 Ask questions about school philosophy and curriculumStep ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=1#comment_332739 5100.332739 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:55:11 -0800 MaryLEEinc Visit the school. Meet the Principal and Vice Principal and find out what their goals are for their school and students. Find out the school's "Grade". Meet the teachers, not ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=1#comment_327570 5100.327570 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:17:19 -0800 tjlove There is a really cool section of GreatSchools designed to help you decide what factors are most important to you and your family when looking for a good school. Also ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=2#comment_327058 5100.327058 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:06:48 -0800 Amom40 I argee with the other responder, there is nothing better than a visit to the school . In Arverne, the best school I have heard about is Goldie MAple Academy. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=2#comment_313529 5100.313529 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:03:31 -0800 LaShawndra777 The search for a school can be so overwhelming!!! But the search for a school near you is made so much easier with the Great Schools Choosers. The resource includes ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=2#comment_309480 5100.309480 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:51:01 -0800 walkm2 Thanks for the advice. My daughter will be a freshman in high school and I will probably be moving to Conyers in the summer of next year (2009-2010 school year). ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=2#comment_308229 5100.308229 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:16:23 -0800 healthy11 Are you talking about public or private schools? If public, you may not have much choice in which school she attends, as most districts determine the "home school" based on ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=2#comment_302168 5100.302168 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:33:27 -0800 lmsabm There are a number of things to consider when picking schools:Teacher-student ratio.Cleanliness of school.Safety precautions.Age of teaching materials.Whether or not teachers are fully certified AND qualified.Test scores.Good PTOs, etc.Also, talk ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/302146/What-are-things-I-should-look-for-when-looking-for-a-good-school-for-my-daughter-who-is-going-to-1st-grade?cpage=3#comment_302167 5100.302167 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:33:10 -0800