When Enrolling in Elementary School

What is the routine upon arriving at school?

What door do students enter?

What is the routine at noon?

Where in the school is the classroom located?

Where is the washroom relative to the classroom?

Are students expected to use the washroom independently?

Are there rules for playground use at lunch time and recess?

How much time are students expected to sit in their desks?

What level of support will be available?

What are the teachersÕ expectations regarding behavior?

What are the opportunities for interaction with peers?

When Enrolling in Middle or Junior Secondary School

What is the routine upon arriving at school?

Do students use lockers?

How many different classrooms will the student use?

Can the student access all parts of the building?

What opportunities does the school provide for in-school and community work experience?

What is the usual dress of junior high students?

Do students use tote bags and lunch bags?

Is there a school store, vending machines? What coins are required?

What are the opportunities for interaction with peers?

What are the expectations regarding behavior?

Are there teacher- specific routines the student should learn before starting school?

When Enrolling in Senior Secondary School

What are the key locations in the building?

How will the student be able to access key locations?

What opportunities for work experience are available in the community?

Are there food services available in the school? What is the routine of the cafeteria?

What extra- curricular activities are available?

Does the student have access to community recreational facilities?

What activities are available at noon hour? After school?

When Leaving Senior Secondary School

Where will the individual be living?

With whom will the individual be living?

What will the individual be doing during the day?

What will the individual be doing during leisure time?

What further education or training plans does the student, or family have?