Oystrr: K-12 School Checklist

Planning and managing your child’s education is easier than ever now, thanks to "Oystrr: K-12 School Checklist," the #1 education planner in your pocket! With the "Oystrr: K-12 School Checklist" app, you can support your child’s K-12 educational journey with confidence, from their first day in pre-K to their high-school graduation! School choice information, expert tips, and curated educational resources are now within every parent and guardian's reach. Need more personalized support? Hire an expert education coach to help you make the most out of educational opportunities for your child. [Forthcoming functionality. Find "Hire a coach" today on oystrrapp.com.] Using the "Oystrr: K-12 School Checklist," you may: - manage admissions, enrollment, and back-to-school tasks; - calendar open houses, tours, and testing dates; - check off “to-dos” for each task by category: read expert tips, take notes, and add or delete tasks to match your needs. - read expert tips on numerous aspects of the K-12 admissions process; - write your own tasks, notes, and deadlines and check them off in a handy to-do list; - browse recommended books and curated educational products; - scan our glossary of education terms and definitions; - learn about standardized and admissions tests; - discover free student enrichment programs in your community; - explore social-emotional resources; - join our parent/guardian community and get advice from expert education coaches 24/7. [Social media function forthcoming. Join Oystrr's parent and guardian FaceBook group today!]; - learn about public school options and policies relating to school choice; - discover private school options and link to their national organizations [virtual, real-time school fairs forthcoming functionality]; - learn about homeschooling; - download parent and guardian planning worksheets, - and more! With the "Oystrr: K-12 School Checklist" app, you have access to: EXPERT TIPS Read expert tips and advice on applying to private schools about topics such as: how to choose the best fit for your child, preparing for an interview or school visit day, registering for standardized tests, and getting the most out of open houses. ENROLLMENT-YEAR TIMELINE Calendar your to-dos on a personalized timeline. Customize your tasks, and the timeline automatically updates so that you know exactly what’s left to do for each aspect of the admissions/enrollment process. PROSPECTIVE SCHOOLS FORMS Track progress for each of your child’s prospective schools. Record the school’s contact information, deadlines, and address, star your favorites, and take notes on the go as you attend open houses, listen to speakers, attend parent-teacher conferences, etc. [Forthcoming functionality: attach photos to your notes.] SCHOOL FAIRS Information on types of private schools including: independent schools; Catholic schools; faith-based schools; single-gender schools; boarding schools; [virtual school fairs, forthcoming functionality.] PUBLIC SCHOOL OPTIONS Learn about school choice policy in your state; explore charter schools; find magnet schools; learn about IB, special needs, and advanced placement programs; and discover online public schools. HOME SCHOOLING Find legal information, online curriculum, a "letter of intent" template, data by state, home education resources RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: - glossary of education terms written by an expert - curated learning products for kids - select books on education - standardized test explanations - websites on education - free enrichment opportunities - guidance on social-emotional resources WORKSHEETS Download worksheets to guide you through topics such as conference notes template, ready-for-school checklist, application essays LET'S CONNECT! Join Oystrr’s supportive parent and guardian community and connect with expert education coaches, attend webinars, etc. [Social media function forthcoming. Join us now on FaceBook.]