Facilities and Services

Is there a well-stocked library where students can check out books and do research? Are reading materials available in other languages? Is there interlibrary loan?

Is time provided in the day for students to go to the library?

Do students have access to computers and to the Internet in the classroom and library?

Is use of the Internet monitored?

Is there an auditorium or a large room for school assemblies?

Is a school nurse on duty daily?

Is there a cafeteria, and does the school offer a nutritionally well-balanced lunch program? Breakfast program?

Is supervised before- and afterschool care offered?

Are there tutoring programs?

Are counseling services available to students?

Is the school accessible to children with mobility limitations?

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Admissions Procedures for Public Schools of Choice and Texas Private Schools

Is there an application process?

What is the application deadline?

Is anything else required in the application (test scores, interview, recommendations, application fees, etc.)?

Are test scores required for admission?

What are the ranges of test scores for admitted students?

Do admissions requirements include a portfolio, an audition or statement of interest?

Are there any other admissions requirements?

Are admissions requirements published in languages other than English?

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Texas Private Schools and Texas Christian Schools

What is the private or Christian school tuition?

Is there a payment plan? Auto draft option?

Is there a sliding scale for private school tuition, based on parish, church affiliation, or family income?

What are the other fees and expenses (room and board, uniforms, books, transportation, lab and computer fees, activity fees)?

What private or Christian school scholarships and loans are available?

Are students or their parents required to be of a particular faith?

Does the private school have a policy on student participation in religious instruction and worship?

Does the private or Christian school close for religious and federal holidays?

Does the private school have the same schedule as the local public school?

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Additional Questions About Texas Homeschooling

Have you read our page on Texas Home Schooling regulations?

Have you identified homeschooling curriculum materials for your child, and how much they will cost?

Is there a suitable home schooling place for your child's study and instruction?

Do you, your spouse, or another homeschool parent have adequate free time to be available to your homeschooling child?

Do other families in your area homeschool their children?

Is there a support group of homeschoolers near you?

If you are interested in some outside home schooling instructional support, have you checked your local library, parks department, scouting organizations, public and private schools, and similar resources?

Have you searched the Web for resources on homeschooling instruction, legal issues, support groups, and other matters?

Have you identified other home schooling resources you will need?

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Choosing A School For Your Child is a real estate tool for home buyers by Mark Hitz, Realtor DFW Realty GMAC Real Estate 214-514-1800. Assisting Home buying parents in evaluating their children's education as a part of choosing homes for sale.