Student Checklist

contact new school district
check the Internet to see if the school district has a web site
ask for general information about the school district
ask for information about what school your child will be attending
ask for a copy of the school calendar
check to see if you can register your child prior to arriving at your new assignment
- register on-line through the school district web site
- register with forms that the district sends you
ask the school district what they do if you arrive at your new assignment and do not have a permanent address
- will the school district register your child and place him/her in a school immediately
- once you have a permanent address, will you have to move your child or can your child stay at the same school for your entire assignment
what can you take care of prior to arriving at your new school
- physical examinations
- immunizations

what is the relationship between school district and military installation
is your School Board and leadership team dedicated to quality education
what is your parent participation in the educational process
do you have clearly defined and measured learning standards
what are the elements of a quality instructional program
what is your accreditation level - state or regional - and is this for all of your schools
do you have a comprehensive set of educational options for students with disabilities and special needs
what are your district test scores
what is your average class size
do you have differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners - regardless of their learning style
how do you develop productive, good citizens
how do you use technology
- do you use it just to drill students or to enhance instruction
do you offer a high ability learner program
do you offer a special education program
do you have remedial programs for students who do not qualify for special education
do you have counselors available for all grade levels
do you offer a summer school program
how safe are your schools
what do your facilities look like
- are they handicap accessible
- are they clean and up-to-date
is transportation available

what is the entrance age for children in kindergarten
do you have full-day kindergarten
do you offer a developmentally-appropriate early childhood program (i.e. hands-on approach to learning)

is the school on block or traditional scheduling
what is the grading scale (4 point or 5 point)
what are the graduation requirements
- is there a state-mandated test for students
- is there a state-mandated class, such as state history
do you offer
- JROTC
- advanced placement classes
- vocational education, college prep programs
what is the policy on a new student becoming valedictorian/salutatorian
how does a child participate in programs that have early tryouts
- cheerleading, choral groups, sports teams, etc.
- does the school hold several positions so that students can try out late
- does the school accept videotaped auditions
ask about specific programs of interest for your child
do you provide any test preparation programs for ACT/SAT

Hand carry the following information for each child: