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Let Philam Plans, your education plan provider, help you find the place for your child to spend her formative years, as we give you some practical tips towards a successful school hunting!

Activity #1: Do your homework – Make a checklist of all the things you want in your child’s school, such as the following:

Proximity – short traveling periods to and from school is a great advantage. More than savings on your personal time, gas and money, a stress-free way to school gives your child the energy and momentum she needs in starting her day.
Security – Make sure your child is safe and secure in her new school. Is it located in a peaceful area? Can anybody just get into the school? How many guards are there? Is there assigned personnel that makes sure kids can safely cross the street? Ask these questions to gain the confidence that your child will be safe and sound in school.
Curriculum, Values, Programs – Check out the school’s style of teaching. Are their subjects comprehensive and challenging for the students’ age? Do they promote values towards academic excellence? Do they have programs not just in academics but also in areas where the creativity and other special talents of your child in arts, sports, music or literature can be honed? Remember, child rearing also involves the type of environment they’re exposed to.
Population – This is very important because an overcrowded classroom is very disruptive towards learning. This will cause teachers to focus on a few children while overlooking some of them. And those, she may not have paid attention to, may lead to the children’s disinterest in learning.

Activity #2: Research – Thank God for the technological revolution, getting school information has become so easy using the internet. All parents have to do is search the school’s homepage and you’ll find everything you need to know about the school — its administrators, values, core strengths and the subjects/programs offered. Make use of this information to help you make your decision.

Activity #3: Survey – This simply means ask around — go to the school and talk to the principal, ask if you can sit in a class to observe. Talk to the students’ parents about the school’s administration and activities. Perhaps, you can even ask some of the students themselves to talk about their experiences. See how they like and enjoy their time in school. Asking around will give you a better perspective about the institution and see how parents are satisfied on the academic and social development of their child.

Activity #4: Ask your child - Let your child take part in this life changing decision. Asking your child’s opinion is really not that silly, whether she’s three or off to college. Aside from your concerns as a parent, you must take note of your child’s thoughts and feelings towards the place where she is bound to spend 8 hours of her day in. Your daughter’s participation may even give you insights on what schooling is best educated for her.

Activity #5: Review & Reflect - This is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Know your options, see to it that all your questions are answered, and don’t settle for what is there until you’re really sure it’s the perfect choice for your child. Remember, this is your child’s future we’re talking about.