school choice basics
What is the term for choosing a school outside your assigned neighborhood school?
What is school choice
What kind of school is funded and operated by a local school district?
What is a traditional public school
What is one important thing families should compare when choosing a school?
What are programs and services?
What adult at school can help students with academic or personal concerns?
Who is a school counselor?
Every school choice option has the same application process.
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What type of school is publicly funded but independently operated?
What is charter school
What type of school focuses on a particular subject, career, or educational theme?
What is a magnet school?
What resource helps families learn about a school’s academic performance and offerings?
What is a school report card?
What plan provides specialized support for a student with a disability?
what is an IEP
Families should check whether a school offers the programs their student needs.
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What school usually serves students who live within a specific geographic boundary?
What is nighborhood school
What school is generally paid for by families rather than public funds?
What is a private school?
What should families check to find out when applications are due?
What is the application deadline?
What term describes extra help provided to students who are learning English?
What are English-language learner services?
Applying to a school always guarantees admission.
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What process allows families to apply to attend a school outside their assigned attendance zone?
what is open enrollment
What type of school allows students to learn primarily through the internet?
What is an online school?
What school feature refers to buses, routes, or how students get to school?
What is transportation?
What school service can help students with meals during the school day?
What is a school nutrition program?
Transportation can be an important factor in choosing a school.
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What factor may determine whether a student is accepted when more students apply than there are available seats?
What is a lottery
What type of school combines classroom instruction with learning at home or online?
What is a hybrid school
What is a useful way to learn about a school’s environment before applying?
What is visiting the school?
What should families do if they need help understanding the enrollment process?
What is contact for the school or district enrollment office?
Families may need to submit documents when enrolling in a school.
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