For those of you new to the world of school, your child’s introduction to school will be for Kindergarten in an elementary school. Once your child turns 5 and is eligible for elementary school, you are suddenly thrust into a bewildering universe, the world of school choice that will be a large part of the formative influences on your child’s life.
Not surprisingly, school is also going to be a part of your family’s life for the next few years, as you become part of a school community. So even choosing the right Kindergarten becomes a critical choice, and one not easily made. Unless you are so fortunate as to live in a neighborhood with a high quality public school that also offers the type of education you’re looking for, you will have to begin the process of touring and applying to schools.
Whether this process is exhilarating or frustrating, it is always time consuming. Both public and private schools will offer you Kindergarten Open Houses and school tours. It does help to do your homework and see a variety of schools, including K-6, K-8 and K-12 options, and then narrow your list so as to make the school application process more manageable. It also helps to know something about the different types of schools, so that you can make an informed choice about what type of education is right for your child and your family. L.A. School Scout can help you sort through your options, public and private, and guide you through the application process. This can be for DK, TK, Kindergarten, different elementary school grades, middle and high school.
Navigating the bewildering variety of TK, Kindergarten and elementary schools can be overwhelming. Coupled with the need for 2 hour blocks of time for each school tour, just keeping the names and philosophies behind each school becomes a very lonely and demanding task.
L.A. School Scout is your partner in this process, offering skilled professional assistance to help families in Los Angeles find and choose an elementary school that is a good match for your family’s expectations of what “school” is about, and which will foster your child’s academic, creative, physical and social-emotional growth.
We provide each family with in-depth knowledge of local educational programs, starting in Kindergarten, including a variety of free public schools, parochial schools and private schools. Services can include: a family interview and assessment, a list of referrals to “best match” elementary schools, an in-depth look at all of your school options, a schedule of school tours, application forms and informational packages, and follow up even after you’ve applied. Our goal is to find you the best possible match, both for your child and for you as a family.
L.A. School Scout serves the entire Greater Los Angeles area.
Your school search can be customized to meet your specific educational needs. Call with any questions – we want to help you find the best possible placement for your child. We can be reached at 877.877.6240 or by Email.
