During COVID-19, selecting a great school matters more than ever.
You have the right to choose from great school options.
- Do your research.
- Look for the best fit for you and your child.
- Make your choice.
- Enroll your child in a great school.
Below are resources to help you find the right school for your child.
Family Educational Bill of Rights
No matter the setting – in school, at-home learning, or a hybrid – all families have the right to the following from a school:
- A clear understanding of what should be learned to prepare students for college or career.
- Access to curriculum that is high-quality, engaging, and challenging.
- Clear, timely communication.
- Regular updates on how your child is doing (meeting, exceeding, or falling short of goals).
- Teachers and staff that are available and understanding.
- Tools and support to help students catch up if they are behind.
- Teachers who are trained and supported to provide high-quality instruction in the format in which they are teaching.
- Programming that goes beyond traditional academics (including social-emotional support or extracurricular activities).
- Access to the technology and materials needed to support your child’s education.
- Culturally appropriate practices that meet your child’s unique needs.
COVID-19 Family Checklist to Navigate School Options
As you explore school options that best meet the needs of your child and family, the following checklist highlights a few things to consider in a COVID-19 world.
Download the COVID-19 family checklist here.
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School Visit Checklist
When families are again about to visit schools, the following checklist highlights questions to ask and what to look for.
Download the school visit checklist here.
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Academic Quality
Your child deserves a great school. You have the right to choose from great school options.
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Public schools (Cincinnati Public Schools and public charter schools) traditionally receive ratings via the Ohio School Report Card.
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While there will not be academic report cards for the 2019-20 school year, you may want to start by learning about school performance in the 2018-19 school year.
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Click here to find the latest district or school report card.