Each student’s story, circumstances, needs, and goals are unique—and so are our solutions. Though we follow this framework in order to identify and meet expectations, we reserve the privilege to adjust the timing and sequence as we best see fit in order to fully meet each family needs. Take a look at the objectives we help you tackle each month by coming alongside you. Regardless of what time of year we connect, we’ll jump in so you get full advantage of the School Placement Package features.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Initial Consultation
Beginning the School Selection Process
Discovering Your Child’s Exceptional Education Experience
Family Value Scan
Student Strengths Inventory
Self-Awareness, Passions, and Learning Preferences Intake
Public, Private, or Charter: A Conversation of Schools in Your Area
Identifying Your Non-Negotiables
Mining for Meaning
Identifying 6-10 “Good Fit” Schools Within Predetermined Area
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Building a Ravenna Profile
Scheduling Open Houses and Debrief Sessions After Each
Streamlining the list to 3-5 “Great Fit” Schools Within Predetermined Area
SSAT Test Prep
JATP Prep: Explanation, Purpose, Scheduling, Eligibility, Score Analysis
Keeping Track of Your Calendar: Common Application Deadlines and Checkpoints
JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Interview and Observation Day Prep
Understanding the Purpose Behind SSAT and JATP
School Tour Strategies
Condensing your list to 1-2 “Best Fit” Schools
Deciding How Many Applications to Submit
MARCH
• Communicate with schools
• Advocate for your family
• Keep you calm and informed during the waiting period
• Support during Decision Day
APRIL
Cross-referencing decision status with right-fit status for your child
Assistance in making the final decision
Assistance with waitlist or appeals process and tools to communicate with school
MAY
Offer emotional support
Regular check-ins to answer outstanding questions
Connect with current alumni and incoming families at your new school home
JUNE/JULY
Offer logistics support ranging from carpools to uniforms to everything in between
Coffee Chats: Assistance with orientation, back to school events, connecting with faculty and staff
Develop a personalized study plan for your child to begin the first semester strong
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR:
THE FOLLOWING DECEMBER:
• Consultation to debrief about Fall Semester
• Offer support and referrals, if needed.
THE FOLLOWING MAY:
• Reflect on Spring Semester and school year as a whole.