Choice & Education Options

 Schools of Choice Plan for the 2012-2013 School Year Coming Soon!

There are many options for quality education within Kent ISD. Our School of Choice plan is designed to provide the best possible education for the vast majority of families who choose their home district, while accommodating those who would like to transfer to another school.

Deadlines for the 2012-2013 Choice Plan: 

  • Coming soon


Families please note:                                                                                                       
The Kent ISD School of Choice plan is a lottery-oriented system, not a first-come, first-served one.  All applications are accepted from the opening date through the deadline date at  4 p.m. at the school you've selected.  There is no advantage to putting an application in early.  Please review the brochure below to learn about the plan, rules, considerations for families and deadlines.                                        

Map of Districts(PDF)                                                                                                                        


10 Considerations When Choosing a School

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1. Does the school and the   community match your  expectations? Are buildings presentable? Are teachers and students friendly?  

2. What special services    does the school offer? Does it offer the special needs or gifted and talented programming your child might require? Do the extracurricular and athletic offerings match your child’s interests?

3. Does the curriculum meet state and national standards? Does the curriculum help prepare children for the realities of the working world and the diverse people they will meet? Does the district offer special programming focused in areas of interest to your child?  

4. How does the school integrate technology into the classroom? Is technology integrated into the curriculum? Does the school have a well-equipped media center?  

5. How does the school communicate with families? Do the opportunities for parent involvement meet your needs and desires? Are parents involved in their children’s education? 

6. What is the student-teacher ratio? Will your child get the attention he or she needs to succeed? Are students actively engaged in their education? Is there a sufficient mix of teaching and self-guided instruction to engage your child?

 

 

 

7. Will school or self-provided transportation meet your child’s needs? Will transportation capabilities allow your child to participate in the before- or after-school activities that meet his or her needs and interests? 

8. Will there be consistency in the curriculum, the staff, and in your child’s friends from year to year? 

9. How does the school handle disciplinary matters? What is the parent’s involvement in disciplinary matters? 

10. What is the school doing to meet demands for improved student achievement? Are parents, teachers and administrators actively involved in efforts to ensure curriculum and technology are current and appropriate for student needs?