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Suggested Questions to Ask School Staff
The following are sample, optional questions you may ask school staff about educational programs and services for your child.
General Questions
- How is my child doing in school? Is my child’s English where it needs to be?
- Can you explain the program(s) available to help my child learn English? Is there more than one option? If so, how do I enroll my child in a language instruction program, such as an English language learning (ELL) or English as a second language (ESL) program?
- What can we do at home to help my child learn in “__________” class? Is there homework help available (e.g., a call-in number or website)?
- Will my child graduate on time with a regular high school diploma? If my child does not meet the requirements to graduate high school with a regular high school diploma, what other certificates, credentials, or alternative diplomas are available?
- What does my child need to do to be college-ready or skilled in a trade?
- Is there a trade school training program or other CTE program offered at this school?
- Can my child enroll in dual-enrollment courses to earn credits towards college or university?
Tutoring
- My child is having trouble in “__________.” How can I get more help for him/her?
Summer or Intersession Programs
- Does the school offer summer or intersession programs to support my child’s progress in classes like reading and math?
- Is my child eligible to receive financial assistance for summer and/or intersession program fees?
Advanced Classes
- How does my child get into honors or advanced classes?
- My child wants to go to college; what classes does he or she need to take to be college-ready?
- Should my child be in advanced classes at school? (Advanced classes may include honors and AP or IB classes as well as classes for students identified as gifted and talented.)
- What do I need to do for my child to enroll in these classes?
- Do these classes cost money? If there are fees for these classes or related exams, are fee waivers or scholarships available?
Online Classes or Distance Learning
- Are online courses available from the school?
- How can I enroll my child in such courses?
- What can these courses do to help my child’s educational needs?
- How does the school make sure the course is accessible to my child if he or she has a disability?
- Are there places where we can get a free computer, internet access, and/or help with using the necessary technology?