
<p>It is the dream of every parent to provide the best education to his/ her kid. It is thus the responsibility of the parent to find a befitting school to the kid. But getting a school that matches the parent&#8217;s desire is sometimes a heavy task. At times such factors as school fees and accessibility come into foreplay whenever a parent desires a given school for the child. Nevertheless, the Parent must do thorough back ground study of a school before enrolling the child.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What to look at in a good school.</h3>



<p>The phrase &#8216;good school&#8217; is always at the lips and mind of a parent who hits the road to placing his/ her child in school. Here is a quick guide that will give you a head-start in finding a good school for your child:</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">1). Physical Structures and amenities</h4>



<p>A good school should have structures that will provide your child with the desired comfortability. Atleast, a school should have well furnished physical structures. Other facilities like: Libraries, Laboratories and play grounds should also be put into focus.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">2). School tradition and performance</h4>



<p>The main reason as to why a parent would want to take his/ her child to a good school is because such a parent desires to see such a child excelling in the examinations. A little analysis of the school&#8217;s performance in both Curricular and Co-curricular activities is thus advised. It is prudent that you check on the performance analysis graph to see whether the school&#8217;s performance is on a decline or on the right track.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">3). The teaching staff composition</h4>



<p>A good school should have committed teaching staff. This wiould greatly boost the child&#8217;s chances of performing well in examinations.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">4). Security and Care</h4>



<p>A school should atleast be delimited from the immediate community. This is to curb unnecessary contact with the community. The school, therefore, should have a fence and enough guards (day and night) to safeguard the kids.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">5). Sanitation and Meals</h4>



<p>The school&#8217;s environment should be serene and clean. some schools are set up in noisy backgrounds and this may affect the child&#8217;s concentration. The school should at least provide good meals; with a striking balance between quality and quantity.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">6). Discipline</h4>



<p>Discipline is key to learners&#8217; success in education. A quick glance at the school back yard, learners&#8217; conduct and response would enable one make conclusions on whether the school&#8217;s discipline levels are either wanting or just okay.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">7). Communication, Support Services and Child Follow-ups</h4>



<p>A good school should keep constant communication and consultation sessions with the learner&#8217;s parent/ guardian. This enables both the teachers and parent to reach amicable solutions and common ground as pertains the child&#8217;s conduct and well being. The school should also have well laid out support services to learners vis-a-vis guidance and Counseling.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">8). Exposures</h4>



<p>For wholesome learner development, the school should also be actively engaged in learner tours and symposiums.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">9). Fees and Other Levies</h4>



<p>The school should not be over exploitative when it comes to the amount of fees charged. </p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">10). School routine and other programmes</h4>



<p>The school should have well laid down routines and programmes. Important days like opening, half term, closing, visitations and parents&#8217; days should be well planned in advance and communicated to the stake holders; accordingly and in good time.</p>



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