You want to make sure you are choosing the best school which will give your child the best education and tools to succeed in life and reach their goals. As you move forward with finding a home near the right schools, here are some things to consider when making your choice:
- Is there open enrollment? Some states offer this so parents have the choice of sending their children to other districts.
- Does the state offer scholarships? For parents who are interested in sending their children to private schools. Here is a complete list of how Utah’s private schools stack up.
- What about online schools? Utah Connections Academy is a school in Utah who offers online courses that are worth checking out.
- What kind of extracurricular activities does the school have? Keeping your children involved in after school programs is a great way of getting your kids away from the TV and out of trouble.
- As you narrow down what you want, make a list of potential schools to visit and then check them out with your child. This is a great way to see how the school engages with their students, what kind of students go there, and so much more. Plus your child can also see what kind of school it is and know if is one they would feel comfortable in.
Curious to know how Utah public schools, private schools, and charter schools compare? Check out this list to see which school is the right one for your child.
What kind of school does your child go to or has gone to? Which one do you prefer out of public, private, and charter? If you had it to do over, would you do it differently? What do you like best about your child’s school?
