During School Preview Time (November 3, 2008 – January 23, 2009), the Boston Public Schools invites families to get to know our schools. With more than 84 early learning, elementary and K-8 schools in the City, visiting schools is the best way to decide which ones might be good matches for your child and your family.

If you cannot attend a School Preview Time session, call the principal to set up visit. In most cases you will have the opportunity to walk around the school, talk with staff and see classrooms. You may be able to meet school parents or the parent liaison.

Consider using the School Visit Checklist to keep track of factors you may want to consider. Print as many copies as you would like and take the checklist along when you visit.

To figure out which schools to visit, you can:

• Visit www.bostonpublicschools.org or call to talk with staff at the Family Resource Centers.
• Look through the booklet Introducing the Boston Public Schools. It gives an overview of each school and is available starting in January at the Family Resource Centers.
• Visit individual School web sites.
• Call the schools and ask some basic questions. Phone numbers are listed in the School Preview Time Schedule. Para Español.