THINGS FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER*

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