The application process can be a little overwhelming. Here are some tips as we get closer to the Thanksgiving break. If you haven't already, make a list of schools that interest you and schedule tours of those schools.
Questions to consider while on tour:
- How comfortable do I feel in this environment?
- Do the faculty appear passionate and enthusiastic about teaching?
- Are there professional development opportunities for the faculty?
- Are the students focused and engaged?
- What is the overall philosophy of the school? Is the approach traditional or progressive?
- Keep your eyes peeled for the number of children in the classroom and try to get a feel for their daily schedule.
- Do the students transition to different classrooms (ex. science lab, P.E.) during their day?
- Could you imagine your child working and playing with the students and teachers you see?
- Start to review the requirements for the schools (i.e. application deadlines or registration deadlines, materials to submit, aptitude testing, playday/school visit)
I will be doing a talk about Kindergarten Readiness this Friday at 10:00 a.m. on our Lower School Campus. All parents are welcome. My hope is for parents to gain tips and hints to help with the transition into Kindergarten. Please email me at kcarbo@sssas.org to register. We would love to see you!
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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