What are the differences between private and public elementary school?  What are the different options for public school, such as charter and magnet schools?  How does preschool play a role in the decision process of choosing the correct elementary school for your child?  Kim discusses the research process involved before deciding which public, private or parochial school your children should attend.  Factors which come into play when deciding upon a school can include family values, neighborhood kids, distance of school from your home, your child's personality, and parent volunteer time.

How much does it cost to send a child to a private elementary school?  Is financial aid available?  What is the application process for financial aid or grants?

Should parents apply to more than one school?  Kim discusses the admissions process including the parent interview process.  What do private schools look for in parents and families, such as diversity, single parent families, siblings, special needs children, etc.  Learn about the child interview process.  What are the "wait pools" in the school system?  Learn about Private School Contracts and how important it is to know details before signing.

What parents should and should not do when applying to a private school