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Private School Review The River Region’s 2018 Guide to Area Private Schools In today's day and age, finding the best school for your child can seem like a chore. When making an important decision that will impact the lives of your children, you need to have all the facts in place. Aside from the basic questions of cost and affordability, there are many different factors to consider when choosing where to educate your kids. Selecting a private school, like so many things in life, requires care and attention to detail, so we compiled a list of important factors to consider when choosing a final private school for your child. M AKE A L IST OF S CHOOLS This is the fun part of the process. Most private schools have websites with great photo gal- leries and video tours, with ample information available about their programs. So you and your child can surf the Internet together and find plenty of schools to consider. V ISIT S CHOOLS This is critical. You simply cannot rely on the opinions of others or a website to tell what a school is really like. So schedule a visit for your child whenever possible. It will give her/him a good feel for their prospective new home away from home. It can also give parents peace of mind, knowing where their child will be spending their time. Also, in the month’s ahead, most schools are hosting “open houses.” Make plans to attend. 44 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com