Part of what makes the admission journey so exciting is learning about different school communities. It is true your child is starting a new school, but your entire family is joining a new community.
Here are some factors to consider:
The campus
Are there multiple campuses, one campus or two? Is there movement during their day to different specials classes?
Our entire school community will gather on Tuesday for our Thanksgiving service. Kindergartners will receive a very special gift from the Seniors on this memorable day.
Our entire school community will gather on Tuesday for our Thanksgiving service. Kindergartners will receive a very special gift from the Seniors on this memorable day.
Will your child benefit from friendships with children in other grades? Students love to be a mentor and love to be mentored. We have three campuses at SSSAS and if you are looking our way, I would absolutely request to see them.
Faith
In an earlier post, I highlighted some aspects of a faith-based community. If you have any questions about what the faith component would mean for your family, ask the Admission Director for more information.
The mission statement
The school's mission statement lays out the goals of the institution. Does the mission statement match your family values?
Size
What are the average class sizes in the lower school? How many classes per grade? What is the student to teacher ratio?
Diversity of the Student Body
What is the ethnic, racial, religious, cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the school? Read and listen to what multiculturalism means to the school.
Uniform
What would your child wear to school? Think about if it would help make for an easier morning routine.
Service Learning
What are the service objectives and learning objectives? Developing a sense of empathy is so critical to your child's future. Read and listen to what service means to the school.
What are the service objectives and learning objectives? Developing a sense of empathy is so critical to your child's future. Read and listen to what service means to the school.
Before and after care
What time can you drop off and pick up your child? Are there enrichment activities after school as well?
What time can you drop off and pick up your child? Are there enrichment activities after school as well?
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Katherine
Originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she attended an independent school from preK-12th grade, Katherine Carbo earned a bachelor’s degree in business and a law degree before returning right back to the independent school world. With experience at four different schools from coast to coast, she writes insights and observations from the front line of independent school admissions. Mrs. Carbo is the Director of Lower School Admission & Financial Aid at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia. She may be reached at kcarbo@sssas.org.
Sincerely,
Katherine
Originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she attended an independent school from preK-12th grade, Katherine Carbo earned a bachelor’s degree in business and a law degree before returning right back to the independent school world. With experience at four different schools from coast to coast, she writes insights and observations from the front line of independent school admissions. Mrs. Carbo is the Director of Lower School Admission & Financial Aid at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia. She may be reached at kcarbo@sssas.org.
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