This
year, by the time it was my daughter’s birthday, I knew it was time for me to
start searching for a good elementary school in NYC for her. There are a lot of
options available in the whole of NYC, but as any other parent, I too wanted
the best for my child.
As a
single parent, I have always been extra cautious of the environment in which my
daughter grows. I did a lot of research before settling on a daycare for Sarah
and I wanted to make sure that the elementary school she goes to should be one
of the best in NYC.
Before
starting to search for an elementary school in a haphazard manner, I thought a
much better way would be to list out the criteria on the basis of which, I would
apply to the best elementary schools in NYC.
At
first, I shortlisted the good ones on the basis of the reviews online, then I
listed down the ones that were in close proximity to my workplace for the
obvious factor of convenience.
Being a
single parent is tough. However, if the school where your kid spends most of her/his
time is good, then some of your worries are taken away.
Moreover,
I wanted to make sure that nothing was amiss because my child’s educational
foundation depended on the elementary school she would be enrolled in.
This is
why I attended open house events and took tours of all the shortlisted schools
which gave me a fair idea of the environment in which Sarah would be spending
her time.
After
having met the staff of the schools and doing a thorough check of credentials
of the prospective teachers and schools, I finally narrowed the options to 3
schools.
I am waiting for the results to be announced
with my fingers crossed.
