New Home, New School

Go Online

Visit your new school district’s website to learn about academic requirements, extracurriculars, special programs and available resources.

Go Ahead

With your child, take a tour of the school before the first day. Meet with the principal, guidance counselor and your child’s teacher, if you can. Be sure to ask about buddy programs that match new kids with old hands.

Go Easy

Moving is one of the most stressful things we do, so give kids time to adjust—up to six months for younger kids and a full year for older students. However, if your once straight-A student brings home C’s and D’s or your social butterfly doesn’t seem to be making new friends, it could signal the need for some outside help. A good first step is to meet with your child’s guidance counselor or the school district’s psychologist.