Trust but verify. Do not just assume that your school is doing a good job. Too many classrooms are disrupted by disrespectful, unruly children. Too many kids have not been taught the virtues necessary to succeed in school. 6 Follow your common sense.
Some people act as though it takes a special degree to know if a school is doing a good job.
You are the expert on your own child. Pay attention, talk to teachers and other parents, and trust your instincts. Many schools are unwilling to say exactly which facts and ideas their students should know. This is a fundamental problem in American education. Some things are more important to learn in elementary school than others.