10 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher

10 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher

Photo by Kampus Production As parents, it is important to get to know your child’s teacher and build relationships with them. This can help create a positive learning environment for your child and ensure that you understand the teacher’s expectations. Here are 10...
Tips for Juggling a Busy School Schedule

Tips for Juggling a Busy School Schedule

Photo by Katerina Holmes Being a student at a Washington DC private school can be overwhelming. With classes, sports, extracurricular activities, and social events to manage, it can feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up. But don’t worry! You can make it through...
What to Consider When Changing Schools

What to Consider When Changing Schools

Photo by Scott Webb School changes can be a daunting task for parents. Whether you are considering changing schools because of an area move or a dissatisfaction with your current school, there are several factors that should be considered before making the decision to...
SELECTING A PRIVATE SCHOOL

SELECTING A PRIVATE SCHOOL

How do you choose the best Washington DC School for your child? Sometimes, which school a child attends is a simple matter of geography: The student enrolls at the nearest public school. However, for parents seeking more of a custom fit for their child, Washington...
APPLYING PROCESS

APPLYING PROCESS

You think you’ve found the perfect school. What’s next? Here’s a step-by-step look at the admissions process. INTERVIEWS The initial “getting to know you” part of the process can consist of school tours, classroom observations and interviews with admissions staff. As...
IS IT THE RIGHT SCHOOL?

IS IT THE RIGHT SCHOOL?

The National Association of Independent Schools recommends that parents visit a school, observe carefully and ask themselves these questions: Do the students seem productive, engaged and happy? Does what you see reflect the school’s stated mission? Does the school...