School Choices for Parents



This year parents have more choices than ever before. Learn about the full range of choices available under No Child Left Behind and more.

Public School Choice
Supplemental Educational Services
Charter Schools
Magnet Schools
Private Education
Homeschooling
The No Child Left Behind Act provides new education options for many families. This federal law allows parents to choose other public schools or take advantage of free tutoring if their child attends a school that needs improvement. Also, parents can choose another public school if the school their child attends is not making benchmark levels or unsafe (MNPS has no schools identified as “unsafe”). The law also supports the growth of more independent charter schools, funds some services for children in private schools, and provides certain protections for homeschooling parents. Finally, it requires that states and local school districts provide information to help parents make informed educational choices for their child. I hope you find this information helpful.



· I have attached the Choice Applications by cluster and a Public School Choice Facts and Questions Sheet.

· I have included the mnps.org link for the Cane Ridge and Antioch cluster Rezoning Plan http://www.mnps.org/Page56852.aspx

· For more information on school related issues, please visit http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/choice/index.html or click on one of the below links for specific questions.

· If you have questions relating to one of the below, you may ask your question on this survey link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/99QHWQS and it will be filtered to the

proper individual.



1. Kindergarten Registration (April 11th)

2. NCLB Public School Choice

3. the Cane Ridge/Antioch Rezoning

4. Student Assignment, or

5. Open Enrollment

6. Magnet School