Tell new school about any special educational services in which your child was enrolled. Enroll your child the afternoon prior to the first day of attendance. This allows your child to get acquainted with the school and obtain necessary books for classes. There is no strong evidence that moving has a necessarily unfavorable effect on children. Children moving four or more times during their school careers have more difficulties in relating to peers than those students who move fewer times.
Many children have some difficulties adjusting to a new school.
Most children adapt to their new location within 9 weeks.