Mama, Check the fit

Years ago I attended a seminar on how to get your child into the right school.  Since we reside in the competitive New York City private school region, the seminar was well attended. Parents discussed SAT scores, student-teacher ratios, reputations, alumni notables and such.  Yes, we were there to make sure we positioned our toddlers in the right preschools and grade schools.

Our expert speakers focus was the following:  

• The child and school must be a good fit.  From preschool through college, this is the most important thing.  Do not place more importance on the school's "ranking" than your child's liking.  What good is it to have a child hate school and fail miserably at the "best grade school" in the city.
  

My friends and I have had our children in some of the premier schools within our reach and region.  But where have our children been successful, happy and enthusiastic -- not necessarily at the "best" school, but the RIGHT school. 

Remember this mom and dad, we want our children to be happy learners, curious and challenged.  Think of their learning style, proficiencies, and temperament.

Happy Back-to-School