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| How about the new school for my child? |
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- Take a primary decision about selecting the new school (a private, independent or local government) for the child.
- Contact the kid's current school for selecting a new school at the new residence.
- Contact the recommended new school at the new residence and inquire for some information.
- Internet can be used to browse the information regarding the schools.
- Can also try for recommendations for the selective schools.
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| Things to Consider |
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- Select a school that is close to the new residence.
- Visit the proposed schools with the child and allow the child to share the decision.
- Try to meet the principal of the school for more information.
- Check whether the school provides any extra curricular activities such as sports, music etc.
- Also check for others provisions such as library, computer center etc.
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| After Joining the School |
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- Introduce the child to the teacher and other class mates.
- Make a list of items the child has to carry to the school and check whether the child is carrying the items.
- Also check the records that are required in the new school.
- Let the teacher know, if the child is on any medication.
- Organize the kid's travel by providing a bus pass or a concession card.
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| First Day of the School |
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- Arrange the designed apparel of the new school for the child.
- Guide the route map of the new school to the child.
- Give an opportunity for the child to choose the food items for the lunch.
- Pick-up the child during initial days of the new school till the child gets habituated.
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| Some Additional Points |
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- Take information regarding arrangement of meetings for the parents at the school to know the progress of the child.
- Enquire about the best secondary schools if the child is in the last years of primary school.
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