Which Is The Right School For
My Child ?
All Parents want to find the right school which a tall
order to meet. With so many school around, you find
yourself at crossroads. Then the question arises, Where
and How to go from here.
An easy choice would be to go in for an established
school which meets your approval and a difficult choice
would be to find a school which enables its pupils to
look beyond the boundaries and want & also let its
pupils personalities to become as unique as their
Thumbprints.
The following checklist may come handy :
1. A school with a vision.
2. A school which aims, focuses and provides learning
opportunities for an overall growth and development of
its pupils while retaining their individual essence.
3. A school which attaches equal importance to
curricular and co-curricular activities and balances the
two through a well planned programme to be followed
through out the year.
4. A school with qualified , experienced and
dedicated teaching staff which encourages its pupils to
question ,explore and think for new answers.
5. A school which has the requisite infrastructure to
meet the aims and objectives of the school.
6. A school which maintains good student-teacher
ratio.
7. A school which is forthcoming in sharing its
pupils progress with their parents at regular intervals.
8. A school which has counseling and guidance
services / programmes for its students and their
parents.
9. A school which instills high self-esteem in its
pupils and respect for one's cultural and moral values.
10. A school which dutifully aims for giving
responsible , committed and patriotic citizens and
leaders of tomorrow.
One may also take into account other features of the
school, like it's location , transport facilities
offered, hygiene standards observed in matters of
health, sanitation and drinking water ,ventilation ,
natural light & size of the classroom, play ground /
play area ,strength of support staff, safety and
security measures undertaken.
You make your own checklist according to your
expectations and priorities. More over, if possible try
meeting the other students, their parents and the
teachers of the school of your choice.
All the best parents ! We hope you make the right
choice.
POONAM SETHI
Head Mistress
SHEMROCK PRIDE, HARGOVIND ENCLAVE.
