Question 1

What is SchoolCard?

Accepted Answer

SchoolCard is a tool that helps parents find a good school for their child. It looks at things like grade level, family background, and more to see how well a school might support your child. It also shows how the school performs in certain areas.

Question 2

How much is SchoolCard?

Accepted Answer

SchoolCard is only $29 a month!

Question 3

Where is SchoolCard available?

Accepted Answer

SchoolCard is currently only available in California, but we are working hard to make it available nationwide!

Question 4

How do I use SchoolCard?

Accepted Answer

First, you tell the tool about your child's school and some information about your child. Then, it shows you the results, and you can see how the school might work for your child.

Question 5

What things are included in SchoolCard?

Accepted Answer

It looks at things like how often kids are absent from school, how many kids finish school, how students behave, how well they do in their studies, how well they speak English, and how prepared they are for college or a job.

Question 6

How does SchoolCard work?

Accepted Answer

SchoolCard is a helpful tool that uses AI to make predictions and takes away the guesswork when choosing the right school for your child. SchoolCard allows you to upload your child’s report cards, school transcripts, attendance record, work samples (including artwork, video, and audio files). It collects and looks at student information like grade level, family background, and more to determine how your child will perform at a school. With SchoolCard, you can quickly see how your child might do in school based on important factors. It's easy to use and gives you instant information to help you make smart choices for your child's education.

Question 7

Why should I subscribe?

Accepted Answer

You should subscribe because SchoolCard helps you find the best school for your child. It considers important things like grade level, family background, and more to see how well a school will support your child. With SchoolCard, you can quickly know how the school performs and make good choices for your child's education.

Question 8

What happens after I subscribe?

Accepted Answer

Once you have entered your credit card information, you will have access to the Attendance and Student Document page. Here you can enter your child’s daily school attendance and upload SchoolCard allows you the ability to upload your child’s report card, school transcripts, and work samples (including artwork, video, and audio files). It collects and analyzes your child’s data, considering factors like grade level, family background, and more to determine if the school is the best-fit educational environment.

Question 9

Why does a school’s attendance rate matter?

Accepted Answer

A school's attendance rate is important because going to school regularly helps students do better in their studies. When students miss too many days of school, like around two days per month, their grades can go down, and this is called "chronic absenteeism." If lots of students are frequently absent, it might mean there are bigger problems at the school, like issues with the school culture or students not feeling engaged in class. So, it's essential for students to attend school regularly to have a better chance of doing well in their classes.

Question 10

Why are graduation rates and suspension rates important?

Accepted Answer

Graduation Rate: This shows how many students finish school. If the rate is low, it may mean the school needs to support students better. Suspension Rate: This shows how many students are suspended from school. High rates might mean the school needs to work on how they handle behavior issues.

Question 11

How does academic performance affect my child's education?

Accepted Answer

Doing well in school is good for kids. It helps them feel good about themselves, make friends, and have a better chance for a good job later on.

Question 12

Why is English as a Second Language (ESL) important?

Accepted Answer

ESL helps kids who speak another language learn English better so they can do well in school.

Question 13

Why is College/Career Readiness important for my child's future?

Accepted Answer

Being ready for college or a job after school is important. It helps kids have more opportunities and do well in their future.

Question 14

Why should I look at data?

Accepted Answer

You should look at data because it helps you understand how well your child's school is doing in different areas. The data shows things like how many students miss school a lot (absence rate) and how many students graduate (graduation rate). It also tells you how students behave at school (suspension rate) and how well they do in their studies (academic performance). Looking at this information can help you make good choices for your child's education.

Question 15

How can I be sure that your data is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Once you have uploaded your child’s files and work samples, it is analyzed by one of our specialists and then entered into our database. We use quality control measures to ensure accuracy. Additionally, the data that we use about the schools is linked directly to the state reporting systems where the schools’ performance indicators are measured.

Question 16

How does SchoolCard ensure data accuracy?

Accepted Answer

SchoolCard uses rigorous quality control processes and direct links to state-reported school performance data to ensure the information is precise and up-to-date.

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