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School Scope

Provided below are frequently asked questions for you (the student) to answer. These questions are a guide to help you get you familiar with the school, the surrounding area and local attractions. The answers to most of these questions can be found on the school Web site.

In answering these questions, hopefully you will discover more about the environment and the atmosphere in and around the school.

Before you go to the school's Web site, print out this page. You can use it to jot down the information you find and then easily compare it with other schools you scope out.

Good luck and have fun.

Entertainment
What extra curricular activities are offered?
How far is the closest movie theater and mall from the school?
What are some things the locals do for fun?
Does the school have any clubs or organizations?

School Atmosphere
Is lunch on campus or off campus?
What has the school's history been like? Old or new school?
Is there a physical education requirement?
What is the curfew policy? Is it strictly enforced?

Academics
What would you study your first term?
What interesting or unusual classes are taught?
What languages are offered?

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