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Go to the Saint Paul Parent Information Fair.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saint Paul RiverCentre Roy Wilkins Auditorium
175 W. Kellogg Blvd.
Free parking is available at the Saint Paul Technical College, 235 Marshall Ave. and the Saint Paul Public Schools Administration Building, 360 Colborne St., with free shuttle buses to RiverCentre during fair hours.
Consider your child's learning style and interests.
For example, does your child like things orderly in a predictable routine or do they constantly like to try new things? Does your child like to touch things and take them apart or does your child like to work quietly doing art?
Go to the schools open house.
Talk with staff and other parents, find out what programs the school offers
Make an appointment to visit the school during the school day.
Ask yourself if the school atmosphere is pleasant and inviting.
Ask questions of staff conducting the tour. What subjects are offered? How are classes organized? What services are available for my child? Put yourself in your child's shoes. Imagine how you would feel going to this school every day.
Ask your child what he or she thinks of the school.
If you bring your child with you to the open house or school visit, your child may point out something you haven't considered.
Apply on time.
In Saint Paul, the deadlines for applying for next school year are quickly approaching. The middle school, junior high and senior high schools application deadline is Feb. 28 and the elementary application deadline is March 11. If you do not apply on time, your choices may be limited.
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