Parent Inventory of Educational Preferences













What is important to you in a school for your children? Rank the following list of criteria or pick a few of greatest importance.

__ Specific philosophy, curriculum or educational strategy

__ Structured/unstructured environment (circle one)

__ Small teacher/student ratio (state ideal number)

__ College-preparatory emphasis of curriculum

__ Vocational emphasis of curriculum

__ School’s capability to meet special needs

__ Enrichment for gifted/talented children

__ Handicap access

__ High level of teacher experience and training

__ Neighborhood school, close to home, walking distance

__ On-site before- and after-school day care

__ New building, modem facilities

__ Older building, historical awareness

__ Non-traditional school building and/or environment

__ State-of-the-art technology and emphasis in curriculum

__ High standardized test scores of other students

__ No tuition or low tuition (circle one)

__ Religious instruction and environment

__ Racial, ethnic, and/or economic diversity of students

__ Small school enrollment (state ideal number)

__ Specific athletic offerings

__ Specific extracurricular offerings

What educational goals do you have for your children?

What special needs do your children have which may require services beyond the "regular" classroom?

What expectations or desires do your children have for school programs in addition to, or differing from, yours?


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