What kind of curriculum does the school have? Ask for details.
What kind of school activities and programs will be presented for the school year?
Can you preview a daily and weekly Lesson Guide?
Does the daily lesson schedule cover a variety of activities that promote positive character development as well as boost literacy?
What kind of life skills are presented to children?
What kind of social skills will the children learn?
How soon can your child learn how to read, write, understand math concepts, basic science in everyday life?
What will your child learn in a year?
What kind of parent participation does the school expect?
Do children have time to play and explore?
Is there a balance between independent activity and group activity for the child?
Is play used as a mode of learning?
Are there quality literature and references available and used in the classroom every day?
Are the school materials and tools designed to teach the child, cultivate creativity and interest and pose challenge for the child?
Does the curriculum prepare the child for the big school? (A better question is if the school can prepare the child for the real world. If the child is prepared for life, then the skills and positive values and traits s/he learns will enable him/her to go to any school of his/her choice.)
Does the curriculum prepare the child develop focus and concentration?
Does the curriculum allow the child immediately apply practical life skills and utilize academic concepts in everyday life?
Are the children given choice says to make during the day?
Are the children given responsibilities?
Does the classroom environment stimulate creativity and foster independence?
What extra-curricular activities are offered in the school – music, fitness, singing, dancing?
Is there an area where children can do homework while waiting for pick up?
What happens to the graduates of the school? Where do they go?
Ask questions about school operation and policies that may be of primary concern to you. See if your concerns have been well-thought out in their Handbook of Operation.
