How To Find Out If The School Is A Good Fit For Your Child

Any parent is bound to worry, “Am I sending my child to the best school in Worli (or wherever else you live)?” Well, it takes a lot of effort to understand whether or not your child and school make a good fit, like the perfect glove for a hand.

The simplest thing you can do which can prove to be extremely helpful, often surprisingly, is ask the child - Do you enjoy school? Is there anything you would want to change?

Your child’s response might surprise you. If he or she says something incoherent like - “I wish there was less homework” or “I wish we had an extra games period”, then these are just minor problems which can be very well avoided. No child loves a bucket load of homework and any amount of games are not enough. But if the response is more serious - something like, “I wish I understood more in the class” or “I wish it was more fun”.

Secondly, stay in touch with the teachers. Try to understand and gauge together whether or not your child is growing in all aspects, and whether he is likely to utilise his full potential. Remember - scoring good marks is not the only measure of success.

Thirdly, compare your child to other students who are of the same age and in different school. This doesn’t have been a negative comparison. Try to understand how much grown is your child as compared to other children their age. This will give you a clue whether or not your child is getting to an environment conducive to his or her growth.

There are several schools in Worli, all of Mumbai for that matter. If you feel certain that the school is not bringing out the best in your child, you should definitely go ahead and change the school. However, always make sure you are doing this only after you consult your spouse and your child. All the best!