I went for an interview with a private school in the area for my daughter. They told us we would hear back either way about her acceptance to the school. They also told us it would be a few days...this was now 3 weeks ago. Do you think I should call and ask how it is going?
The public schools in my area are horrendous and I think she'll benefit from pre-k this year...I really loved this school but now I'm nervous since I put all my eggs in one basket (i.e. I haven't applied her anywhere else yet). But that was also because they acted like they were going to tell us SOON.
Just wondering if you think I should call or wait it out a couple more weeks.
I called and she was accepted. The secretary put our file in the accepted folder and forgot to send out our packet. oops. So now I'm relieved though. Glad I called!
Definitely call! If they haven't decided they'll tell you they need more time, but I think they should know by now. Just say that you'd like to know so you can make other arrangements if she didn't get in. Good luck!
Call now! They should be able to tell you about their decision by now. If she gets in, wonderful! If not, you need some time to make arrangements with another school, Goodluck!
I personally think you should call since you have put all the eggs in one basket. Maybe it will ease your mind and you can then apply for her in other schools you have found since.
Sure, give them a call. They told you a couple of days, it has been weeks. It may say something about the school's efficiency and getting things done. May not. J. Gordon
They may have met to call and when they didn't hear from you thought you were not interested. People don't do their jobs like they used to. You have to be the vigiliant one especially when it comes to your child. It could be that once they hear from you they will remember that they dropped the ball. I hope everything works out for you. Consider reading An Essential Practical Guide to Family Living. It can be ordered from www.destroyingyokes.com
Call the school. It's possible they sent you a letter and it got lost in the mail.
You should absolutely call to find out. The sooner you know if you need to make alternative arrangements, the better.
Yes, you should call and check back with them. They said that they would call you back in a few days, they should have kept that promise. You need to know where you stand, so you can apply at other schools.
P. S
Hi S.,
Go ahead and call. Tell them that you're just touching base to see if they need anymore information from you and if they have a more specific time frame for your daughter's acceptance. There could be several different things holding up the process, from a delay in some of the information that had to be sent from different sources, to a snag that is unrelated to your application, but is holding up the application process for everyone. While schools will contact you readily if this is something in your power to change, they may not contact you if they are waiting for information from an outside source. The enrollment coordinator should be willing and able to give you updated information on your enrollment process. Good Luck!
K.
I definitely would call if they said a "few days" and it's been 3 weeks! The way I handle stuff like this is to say something like "I'm so sorry, I don't mean to be pushy, but we are just so excited about the prospect of attending your school, and I was concerned that I haven't heard back and just wanted to follow up to check our status". Use a friendly, positive tone and there shouldn't be any reason for anyone to be annoyed.
Definitely call and get a date. It is unreasonable for schools, no matter how "amazing", take too long. They need to respect you as a consumer and responsible parent to have pertinent information within a reasonable time.
It may be just a matter of miscommunication.
Here are some ideas. I hope they help!
Definitely have a back up plan. If you work, plan on nanny sharing for an option. Look into home pre-k programs enroute to work or near home. Use craigslist and/or list serves you trust. Observe, and observe again, as many times as you need to feel comfortable. Check for consistancy and if they offer what you value.
If you are at home, homeschool for pre-k. Get out and socialize. Start a pre-k family group to meet-up with other families if there is not one already. There are so many fun learning oriented choices in Atlanta, I would hope in Savanna too! Children are full day before you know it. This might be a great connecting time for you two that filters through the rest of your lives!
Great luck to you! You have many options. I know how important it is to have ones child in the right place.
Yes, sweetie call them!! If they told you a few days and it has been 3 weeks I would definately call them. I am the Director at a preschool and I am never offended at someone's excitement to be a part of our program. Call!
call the school. could be if your not the religion of the school or not in the parish of the school they first have to take the kids who belong to the parish.
my kids went to catholic school. the acceptence went like this
kids in parish, kids in neighborhood, kids out of neighborhood kids not of the schools faith
Definitely call! I know I would have called if I did not hear from them within a week. I don't think the administrators would mind. And please let us know what happened.
L.
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Definitely call. It's about your daughter and you need to know either way. The school should respect that. And frankly a few days is a big difference from a few weeks. I hope she get's in... Good Luck!
