As I discussed in my last blog post, the best way to get a feel for a school is to take a tour. I highly recommend visiting as many schools as you can. Many parents will tour as many as five or six schools before they start applying. A school tour does not lock you into anything. Think of a tour … [Read more...] about Dallas Private School Admissions, The Private School Tour
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Dallas Private School Open House Schedule
It is critical that you visit the schools that you are interested in for your child. During a visit, you get to see the most authentic view of the school; you see children in classrooms during a real school day interacting with teachers and each other. Sometimes visits include conversations or at … [Read more...] about Dallas Private School Open House Schedule
Five Steps to Starting the School Year Off Right
Your kids are back in school. Whew! If you’re like most moms, you feel a mixture of relief and dread. We start fall with the best of intentions to stay on top of it all. But as the weeks go by, it’s easy to spiral into survival mode, just trying to get through the day. Start working with your … [Read more...] about Five Steps to Starting the School Year Off Right
Your School’s Annual Fund and Why You Should Contribute
For many parents, the sting of writing that big check this summer to pay for your child’s tuition is still pretty fresh. It won’t be long though until a letter arrives from the school asking you to contribute to the annual fund. Ouch! If you’re new to the world of a private school, you’ll soon … [Read more...] about Your School’s Annual Fund and Why You Should Contribute
Dallas Private School Admissions, Getting Started
So you’ve made the decision to apply your child to a private school. The process can seem daunting at the start. You know your child needs something different from what he’s experiencing now, but where do you find it? Follow these steps to get on the road to the admissions process. Step 1 - … [Read more...] about Dallas Private School Admissions, Getting Started