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Leading
Education
Groups Identify
Five Questions
Parents Should
Ask To Assess
the Quality
of Education
Provided By
Schools
Provided by:
Renaissance School
Kathleen Leitch, Head of School
Many people look at high-test
scores or school rankings to
determine if a school is providing
an excellent education. Yet, these
criteria do not provide important
insight into critical elements of an
educational experience. Research
from the US Department of
Education confirms that there
are several factors that strongly
influence excellence within
a school-public or private,
The National Association of
Independent Schools (NAIS)
and partner organizations have
identified five questions parents
should ask to assess the quality
of their child’s education.
School Information
ASSIGNMENT & REGISTRATION
Kindergarten is required for
any child who is f ive years old
by September 1, and school
attendance is mandatory until a
child turns age 16. To determine
a child’s school assignment, call
the Parent Information Center
off ice at 337-8247; This number
provides details about the
documents needed to register your
child. You can also check online at
www.leeschools.net under FAQ.
Lee County EdGate™
www.lee.edgate.org
Created and maintained by
the Lee County Public School
System, EdGate has helpful links
and information for parents and
students, including communications
with teachers, school activities,
safe research browsers, homework
assignments, etc.
Are there highly qualified
and committed teachers?
Is there a low
student-to-teacher ratio?
Do students feel
challenged by their school?
Are there strong
partnerships among
parents, teachers and
students?
Does the school have a
climate that supports
achievement?
For more information about
independent schools and the five
questions, go to
www.isadvocacy.org
www.fortmyers.org 78
Lee County Public
Schools
www.leeschools.net
Main line
334-1102
School Assignment
335-8247
School Board
337-8304
Exceptional Student
Education
337-8104
Adult & Community
Education
939-6310
For a list of schools, including
magnet and charter schools,
visit the website.
www.leeschools.net