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Caregiving

School Transitions (Kids)

Definition

If your child needs to apply to a new school (kindergarten through college), this card may include tours, filling out applications, writing essays, ordering transcripts, test preps for the ACT and SAT, and more. And that work only begins after you’ve completed loads of research about where to apply, considered what might be the best fit for your child, and created your best chances to get in. (Is the lottery really just a lottery? Better find out.)

Conception

The kids have school

Planning

  • Researching potential school options for child
  • Scheduling any necessary academic testing (SAT/ACT)
  • Requesting forms from current school (transcripts etc.)
  • Researching testing prep opportunities

Execution

  • Touring schools
  • Completing and submitting school applications or open-enrollment forms
  • Attending any mandatory informational meetings or additional get-to-know-you events (e.g. school fundraisers)
  • Signing up for testing prep opportunities

Minimum Standard of Care

Are you in charge of the processes necessary for your child to transition to a new school?