Kind of last minute.going to look at elem. schools today any suggestions?

[elaineandmichaelsmommy]

We're going to look at a couple of parochial schools today. Any suggestions on questions I should ask or things I should be looking for. Aside from the obvious i mean.

[SnuggleBuggles]

when do they start report cards
what kinds/ amounts of homework
extracurriculars
where do most kids go to school after that school (if it is a private school)
how is the day organized (amount of time on subjects, recess, lunch...)
how often do they have music, art, gym, foreign language
check out the space
you can ask about how long the teachers have been there (turnover)
when do they start switching classes
how are the rooms layed out (rows of kids, groups of tables, lots of floor space...)
arrival and dismissal procedures
parental involvement opportunities

Those are some off the top of my head

Beth