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SchoolFit Intake Form
Helping us understand your child, your family’s priorities, and the learning environments where they can thrive. Estimated completion time: 15–20 minutes. Your responses are confidential and will be used solely to develop personalized educational recommendations for your family.
Parent / Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name(s)
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Preferred Name
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address
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example@example.com
City and State of Residence
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Preferred Method of Communication
How did you hear about SchoolFit?
Student Information
Student's First Name
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Current Grade Level
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Student Age
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Current School
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School District
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Student Pronouns (Optional)
Educational Advising and Student Background
What prompted you to seek educational advising at this time?
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Please briefly describe your primary concerns or goals.
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How would you describe your child?
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Example responses: curious, creative, thoughtful, energetic, quiet, independent, social, determined, funny, sensitive.
What are your child's greatest strengths, gifts, or talents?
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Example responses: leadership, kindness, mathematics, reading, art, athletics, problem-solving, creativity.
What activities, subjects, or experiences make your child feel excited or confident?
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Example responses: science, music, sports, technology, helping others, reading, art, hands-on projects.
When does your child seem to thrive the most?
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Example responses: in small groups, with routines, during creative projects, when challenged, with one-on-one support.
What types of environments or situations make learning more difficult for your child?
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Example responses: large classes, too much noise, unclear expectations, social conflict, not enough challenge, too many transitions.
How does your child usually respond to challenges or setbacks?
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Example responses: keeps trying, asks for help, gets frustrated, needs encouragement, becomes anxious, takes a break and returns later.
What do you hope teachers and school leaders understand about your child?
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Example responses: shy at first, advanced but quiet, needs trust before participating, learns differently, more capable than grades show.
Is there anything about your child's identity, culture, language, background, or experiences we should consider?
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Example responses: multilingual learner, military family, gifted learner, disability, cultural traditions, recent move, prior school experiences.
If your child could design their ideal school experience, what would they include?
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Example responses: kind teachers, close friendships, sports, arts, STEM opportunities, smaller classes, clubs, leadership opportunities.
What does success look like for your child and family over the next three to five years?
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Example responses: stronger confidence, academic growth, friendships, independence, love of learning, leadership opportunities.
What is one thing you hope your child never loses as they continue their educational journey?
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Example responses: curiosity, confidence, creativity, joy, kindness, love of learning, imagination, sense of self.
Services, School Preferences, and Search Criteria
Does your child currently receive educational services?
Example responses: special education support, speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, tutoring, enrichment programs, English language services, 504 plan.
Are there services or supports your child may need in a future school?
Example responses: individualized instruction, behavior support, small-group instruction, extended school day, assistive technology, counseling, language support.
What factors are most important to your family when choosing a school? Select your top five.
Example responses: academic rigor, supportive teachers, class size, inclusive environment, special education services, arts and music programs, sports, location, transportation, tuition/affordability, school culture, diversity.
Of the priorities selected, which one matters most and why?
Example responses: small class sizes for individualized attention; strong special education services to support learning differences; arts program to nurture creativity; proximity to home for easier commute; inclusive culture for social-emotional support.
What type of school are you considering?
Preferred geographic area(s)
Example responses: within our school district, specific towns or neighborhoods, near grandparents' home, within 15 miles of our address, near public transit.
Maximum distance willing to travel
Example responses: 5 miles, 15 miles, 30 minutes by car, within commuting distance by public transit, up to 45 minutes for the right program.
Are there specific schools you would like included in your report?
Example responses: Lincoln Elementary, River Valley Charter School, St. Mary’s Academy, Oak Ridge High School, Greenwood Montessori.
Are there schools you do not want considered?
Example responses: schools outside our district, schools with long commute times, schools without special education services, specific school names to exclude.
Are there schedule, transportation, or childcare needs we should consider?
Example responses: needs before-care or after-care, requires school bus service, needs carpooling options, flexible scheduling for parent work hours, transportation assistance for extracurriculars.
Fit Reflection and Consent
When you imagine your child thriving in school, what does that look like?
What do you hope your child gains from their educational experience?
What would make you feel confident that a school is the right fit?
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