Army Family Team Building Level I

Supporting Your Child’s Education

Frequently Asked Questions by

Incoming Families
General Questions
ƒ What primary, middle, and secondary schools do children living on post attend?

ƒ What primary, middle, and secondary schools do children living off post attend?

ƒ When does school start? What is the registration procedure?

ƒ How old must children be to start school?

ƒ Are the schools safe? Are there problems with gangs, violence, or drugs?

ƒ What is the quality of the various schools on and off post?

ƒ How do students perform on standardized tests? (Do you have profiles or report
cards for the schools?)

ƒ Which schools are most highly regarded?

ƒ How far is the walk or bus ride to and from school?

ƒ What are the boundaries for the various off-post schools?

ƒ What kinds of after-school programs are available?

Specific Questions
ƒ What is the core curriculum for the district/state?

ƒ What are school health regulations and requirement for registration?

ƒ What is the procedure to apply for specialized services such as Special

Education, Gifted and Talented Services, or speech therapy?

ƒ What type of scheduling do the middle and secondary schools use?

ƒ What are the course requirements for high school graduation?

ƒ Who is the point of contact to determine whether high school credits earned
elsewhere will be accepted in your state?

ƒ Who is the point of contact for home schooling policy and procedure?

ƒ What are the private school options in the area?

ƒ Are there state tests required?

ƒ Are there procedures required for out-of-district school attendance?

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