Poor Communication from New School

[Anonymous]

Our daughter was accepted to a private school for next year and there has not been any communication from the school. No prearranged play dates for new students, no check ins, no directory information, nothing. We received a summer reading book. We haven't even started and we already feel so out of the loop that we are beginning to wonder if we made the right decision by choosing this particular school. I was advised by another parent not to call to ask any questions because the school looks down on parents who need too much guidance or handling, but I'd like to make arrangements for a play date at least.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our daughter was accepted to a private school for next year and there has not been any communication from the school. No prearranged play dates for new students, no check ins, no directory information, nothing. We received a summer reading book. We haven't even started and we already feel so out of the loop that we are beginning to wonder if we made the right decision by choosing this particular school. I was advised by another parent not to call to ask any questions because the school looks down on parents who need too much guidance or handling, but I'd like to make arrangements for a play date at least.

Ask for a list of families and students in your grade.

[Anonymous]

Please pick up the phone and call the school. It's entirely possible that you have a buddy family that has fallen down on the job and they school has no idea.

[Anonymous]

You already feel so out of the loop and you haven't even started school?

Chill out! It's summer...school will come around soon enough and your daughter will make friends once it starts...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our daughter was accepted to a private school for next year and there has not been any communication from the school. No prearranged play dates for new students, no check ins, no directory information, nothing. We received a summer reading book. We haven't even started and we already feel so out of the loop that we are beginning to wonder if we made the right decision by choosing this particular school. I was advised by another parent not to call to ask any questions because the school looks down on parents who need too much guidance or handling, but I'd like to make arrangements for a play date at least.

I'd be nervous of both the lack of communication, and the parent's comment.
We loved all the summer events and group playdates that my son's school had when he started. Really helped ease him in.
Are you getting any emails from the school? Are you sure they have your email correct?

[Anonymous]

It's not even July 1 yet, what are you expecting from them this early? Give them another week or two. They just finished the books from last year.

[Anonymous]

They said they don't release directory information until August due to enrollment. No play dates, no communication from the school or anyone else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please pick up the phone and call the school. It's entirely possible that you have a buddy family that has fallen down on the job and they school has no idea.

This happened to me but I think if you just relax that the school will definitely find ways of making you feel comfortable. My daughter's new school said the same thing about August. It will be enough time to reach out, really.

[Anonymous]

What school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What school?

Yes. What school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They said they don't release directory information until August due to enrollment. No play dates, no communication from the school or anyone else.

I find that hard to believe that they want give you names of a few families in your incoming grade. Yes the directory is probably not printed yet but I am sure if you explain that you would like to arrange for a few play dates, they will give you the contact info.

[Anonymous]

Give them a chance to breath! Most independent schools in the area only completed the year within the last few weeks (my kids' school hasn't even been out for a full 2 weeks!). I think you need to chill...you will get the information within plenty of time for your kid to be prepared for school. In the meantime, enjoy your summer and have your child read the book they sent to you. It will all be good!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Give them a chance to breath! Most independent schools in the area only completed the year within the last few weeks (my kids' school hasn't even been out for a full 2 weeks!). I think you need to chill...you will get the information within plenty of time for your kid to be prepared for school. In the meantime, enjoy your summer and have your child read the book they sent to you. It will all be good!

+1 It isn't even the end of June yet and your child will make friends on Day One even if there isn't a playdate over the summer. Slow your roll or you are going to make enemies before you even start at this school.

[Anonymous]

Play dates? Is that really something you expect the school to arrange? I have never heard of that. Sometimes a class get together will be held in late August but not throughout the summer. Since you received summer reading I will assume we aren't talking PK here. I have to agree...chill out. Your expectations seem awfully high.

[Anonymous]

I don't necessarily think it's strange that you haven't received any information yet, but I also don't think it's unreasonable to contact the school and ask for some names/contact info for potential play dates. Seems like a good admissions director would be happy to help you with this.