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
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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
Waiting on the Wait List….and Other Strategies to Deal with Private School Wait Pools
The letters have been mailed and, if you’re lucky, you now know where your child will go to school next year. You can put the decal on your car, put the new-student social on your calendar, and thank the heavens that it’s all over. That is.....unless your child is on the waiting list. I’m getting … [Read more...] about Waiting on the Wait List….and Other Strategies to Deal with Private School Wait Pools
Dealing with Private School Rejection: Do’s and Don’ts
This is the week that, with hands shaking, parents open the acceptance and rejection letters from private schools around town. It’s tough to get past the feeling that it is a judgment of your child, and ultimately you as parents, but of course, it isn’t. And while rejection may feel like the end … [Read more...] about Dealing with Private School Rejection: Do’s and Don’ts