Is It Time to Switch Schools? A 2-Minute Quiz for Parents

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Since the school year started, how would you describe your child's progress?

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  • A.
    Clear growth, grades, and confidence are up
  • B.
    About the same as last year
  • C.
    I'm not getting clear updates
  • D.
    They seem to be falling further behind
• 2.
  Which best describes your child and dyslexia?

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  • A.
    No reading or learning concerns right now
  • B.
    I suspect dyslexia but haven't had an evaluation
  • C.
    Diagnosed and getting support, but progress is slow
  • D.
    Diagnosed, and the school isn't providing specialized instruction
• 3.
  How does your child's reading compare to where they should be at their grade level?

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  • A.
    At or above grade level
  • B.
    A little behind
  • C.
    Noticeably behind, and they avoid reading
  • D.
    More than a grade behind
• 4.
  How does homework usually go at your house?

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  • A.
    Done most nights independently
  • B.
    Some help is needed, but it is manageable
  • C.
    Long nights with tears or frustration
  • D.
    A nightly battle, and I end up reteaching the lesson
• 5.
  How does your child talk about school or themselves as a learner?

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  • A.
    Happy and confident
  • B.
    Mixed, some good days and some bad
  • C.
    Says they're "not smart" or "bad at reading"
  • D.
    Feels sad or defeated when they talk about school
• 6.
  How does the school increase your student's literacy?

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  • A.
    They offer reading programs, tutoring, and specific diagnostic testing
  • B.
    They send home books, but no specific programs beyond that
  • C.
    I don't know
  • D.
    I've asked and didn't get a clear answer
• 7.
  Looking back on your child's school years so far, which feels most true?

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  • A.
    School has been a good fit from the start
  • B.
    We've had some bumps, but they keep moving forward
  • C.
    I've watched their love of learning fade a little each year
  • D.
    I know my child is bright, but reading or dyslexia keeps holding them back
• 8.
  If nothing changes, how do you feel about waiting until next school year?

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  • A.
    Comfortable, things are on track
  • B.
    A little uneasy
  • C.
    Worried they'll fall further behind
  • D.
    I don't think we can afford to wait

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  On Solid Ground

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  Good news. From what you shared, your child seems to be moving in the right direction this year, and a mid-year switch probably isn't needed right now. It's still worth keeping an eye on report cards and reading over the next few grading periods. Schoolwork gets harder as the year goes on, and that's often when reading struggles start to show up.Why it helps to know your options nowIf report cards or reading start to slip later this year, you'll already have a plan.A free prescreener can confirm if your child is at risk and needs a dyslexia evaluation before any negative outcomes ariseLKA accepts students all year, so you'll never have to wait for a new school year if things change.Your child may need a school thatCatches reading challenges early, before they turn into bigger gapsKeeps you in the loop on how your child is really doingAbout Louisiana Key AcademyLouisiana Key Academy is a tuition-free public charter school built for dyslexic thinkers. Your child must have an official dyslexia diagnosis to attend. Everything about the school day is planned around how these students learn best. Kids get daily structured language arts in small groups, and teachers in every subject are trained in proven reading methods. LKA takes applications year-round, which means your child can start whenever the timing is right for your family.Next Steps: Still curious if your child may have dyslexia? Take our free screener to learn more about how your child learns. If your child flags as "At Risk", we will reach out about a FREE formal dyslexia evaluation.
• 2.
  Early Signs Worth Watching

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  A few things to consider. Your answers don't show any major red flags yet, but a few things stood out. Small struggles now can grow over the next few grading periods, because each lesson builds on the one before it. Reading gaps usually widen when left alone, and the longer you wait, the more catching up your child will have to do. You're noticing this early, and that's actually the best time to make a change.Benefits of acting now:Getting help before the next grading period can keep small gaps from turning into big ones.Your child gets time to build reading skills and confidence before the work gets harder and potential LEAP tests.Starting mid-year lets your child settle in now, so they walk into next fall comfortable and ready.Your child may need a school thatTeaches reading step by step with a structured, proven approachWorks with kids in small groups so no one gets overlookedHas teachers trained in how dyslexic thinkers learnAbout Louisiana Key AcademyLouisiana Key Academy is a tuition-free public charter school built for dyslexic thinkers. Your child must have an official dyslexia diagnosis to attend. Everything about the school day is planned around how these students learn best. Kids get daily structured language arts in small groups, and teachers in every subject are trained in proven reading methods. LKA takes applications year-round, which means your child can start whenever the timing is right for your family.Next Steps: Still curious if your child may have dyslexia? Take our free screener to learn more about how your child learns. If your child flags as "At Risk", we will reach out about a FREE formal dyslexia evaluation.
• 3.
  Time for a Better Fit

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  Change is hard, but so is watching your smart kid not feel like their best. Your answers show clear signs that your child's current school isn't giving them what they need. You're not overreacting. Your child is smart and capable, and they deserve a school that teaches the way they learn. Your child may also have signs of dyslexia. Switching schools in the middle of the year can feel like a big decision. For many families, though, it's the change that finally turns things around. And you don't have to wait until next fall to make it.Benefits of acting now:Every month in the right school is a month of real progress, not more frustration.Your child can start getting their confidence back now, instead of carrying another semester of struggle.With the right dyslexia diagnosis and plan, homework nights can get easier sooner, for your child and for you.Next school year starts with momentum, not another fresh start from behind.Your child may need a school thatTeaches reading every day in small groups, instead of a quick pull-out session a few times a weekHas teachers certified as Academic Language TherapistsUnderstands dyslexia in every subject, not only during reading timeAbout Louisiana Key AcademyLouisiana Key Academy is a tuition-free public charter school built for dyslexic thinkers. Your child must have an official dyslexia diagnosis to attend. Everything about the school day is planned around how these students learn best. Kids get daily structured language arts in small groups, and teachers in every subject are trained in proven reading methods. LKA takes applications year-round, which means your child can start whenever the timing is right for your family.Next Steps: Still curious if your child may have dyslexia? Take our free screener to learn more about how your child learns. If your child flags as "At Risk", we will reach out about a FREE formal dyslexia evaluation.