Once you have selected a group of schools in which you are interested, you will want to visit them. If possible, visit the school during the school day when classes are in session. You will learn a great deal about the school by simply observing the classrooms, facilities and school walls as well as the sounds from the students and teachers. The following are a list of general questions to ask during the tour.
General Questions
What is the kindergarten’s separation policy?
At what age are students departmentalized?
How is technology used at the school?
What happens when children are sick?
Are there before-school and after-school programs? How much do they cost? What is the content of the programming?
What is the racial and economic makeup of the families enrolled at the school?
Does the school provide transportation?
What happens during lunch time and recess? What happens during poor weather?
How often do student take field trips? Where do they go?
