Choice guide
Questions to Ask on a School Tour
For parents who want clarity—not spin.
Questions to ask on a school tour
Direct answer: Ask how reading and math intervention works, what a typical day looks like in your child's grade, how phones and bullying are handled in practice, how teachers communicate with parents, and what happens in the first month if a student is behind. Watch the hallways. Brochures are marketing; behavior between classes is product.
Copy-paste question list
- How do you screen reading in K–2 (or incoming students)?
- Show me how a struggling student gets extra time—who delivers it?
- What is your phone policy during passing periods?
- How soon do teachers contact parents about behavior or missing work?
- What should a parent do in week two if the placement feels wrong?
- How do you evaluate teachers—and what do parents see of that?
FAQ
Should I tour mid-day?
Yes if allowed. Arrival/dismissal and lunch reveal culture faster than a polished evening open house.