1)Will moving to a new school improve my childs achievement in reading and math?
2) How will the move affect my childs social and emotional well-being? (for example, leaving friends, entering a new and unfamiliar school)
3) How long or far will my child have to travel to attend a new school?
4) How will a move affect my childs after-school activities?
5) How does my child feel about moving to a new school?
6) Have you visited the new school with your child to see what they have to help him/her achieve better in reading and math?
7) Would my child do better receiving supplemental education services (such as tutoring) from his current school to improve his reading and/or math?
8) Does the school we are considering have a similar school calendar, so my child wont lose instructional time or access to school activities?
9) If my child is receiving counseling at school or from a mental health provider, will a possible change in personnel affect his/her progress?
10) Will arrangements for my childs before- and after-school care be affected?
*Developed by the Hawaii Parental Information Resource Center (HPIRC), the Hawaii State PTSA and SPIN