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Checklist for Families Entering a New School District
General Questions to Ask
Enrollment
Programs & Services
Curriculum & Student Achievement
Communication & Involvement
Safety

General Questions to Ask
What is the district’s website address?
What is the ratio of students from military families to all students at the school or district?
What is the school's schedule? Where can I get a calendar?
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Enrollment
How do I find out which school my child should attend?
Can I register my child online? How?
Will the district accept a military ID card in place of a birth certificate?
Will the district allow an extension to accept immunization records?
Is kindergarten mandatory? How old does my child need to be to attend? Is it half-day or full-day?
How old does my child need to be to enter first grade?
Will the school provide onsite physical examinations for first graders?

Information & Documents You May Need to Enroll your Child:
Birth certificate
Military ID card
Social Security number
Immunization records
Previous report cards
Copy of previous school transcripts
Copy of IEPs if your child has special needs
Your home address, phone, email, etc.
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Programs & Services
Are there any counseling programs available for students of military families?
Are pre-school programs or childcare offered? Where are services provided and what is the cost?
Are before- and after-school programs available for students who need extra help?
What transportation services are available?
Are free or reduced-price meal programs available? How do I apply?
What programs and services are available for students with special needs?
What programs and services are available for gifted students who are high achievers?
What services are available to help students who speak another language?
Are language immersion programs available?
Are art, music and drama programs available?
Is summer school offered? How do I enroll my child?
Are nurses, counselors and librarians available?
Can my children participate in programs that had early tryouts? (e.g., cheerleading, athletics, choir, drama, etc.)
Are college entrance exam (e.g., SAT, ACT) preparation classes offered?
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Curriculum & Student Achievement
How does the district define and measure student achievement?
How do the district's school board and leadership teams define "quality education"?
How does student performance at this district compare to other districts?
What are the high school graduation requirements?
What is the policy regarding my child becoming valedictorian?
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Communication & Involvement
When are parent-teacher conferences?
What parent involvement groups or organizations are available?
How can I contact my child's teachers?
How often are report cards sent home?
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Safety
What is the safety, suspension, expulsion record of the school?
Does the school have a police officer on duty?
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