Choosing a Quality High School: Five Questions You Should Ask

Taking a closer look at your kid's high school? You need to ask some important questions. How do you cut to the chase? Well, if you start with these, you'll have all your bases covered.

• Are the principal and teachers willing to discuss the curriculum? Are they working with the new national standards?

• Have any teachers gotten individual classroom grants? They themselves have to initiate the effort, so it's a good way to evaluate commitment and enthusiasm.

• Is there an Advanced Placement program?

• What percentage of graduating seniors go on to college?

• Are teachers computer literate? In what ways is technology integrated into classwork?

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