This simple step can be very important in helping your child make an adjustment to a new school. You can arrange an appointment at your child's school by simply calling or going to the school. This is followed by junior high school, or middle school, which usually includes grades 7 and 8 or grades 6 through 8. High school covers grades 9 through 12. The school year generally begins in September and ends in June.
Private schools are common in the United States.
Because they receive no financial support from the government, tuition and fees can be very expensive. Private schools are listed in the yellow pages of the telephone book and in directories available from libraries. Parents are expected to participate in the affairs of their child's school. Parent-teacher conferences held several times a year offer parents an opportunity to meet privately with teachers to discuss their child's progress. Finally, volunteering at your child's school to help in the classroom or with after-school activities is a good way to become involved in your child's school and to meet people in the area.