One of the things you may worry about during your move with kids to Pittsburgh, is the area schools. Well, you can set your fears to rest, Pittsburgh Area Schools are some of the top in the state and country, with low student teacher ratios, great test scores and wonderful elective choices for your son or daughter.

Is your child upset about the move? Upset about leaving friends behind? It is very hard, and some of the best things you can do to prepare your child/children for the move to the Pittsburgh Area or Peters Township area, is to get them as involved as possible in the process. Let them use our handy Pittsburgh School Information Guide to learn about the schools they will be attending. You can even call and contact the schools to see if there is information they can send you and your child about their class, teachers, and activities. Another great thing to do is to sit down with your child and help them make “going away” cards for all their current school buddies.

Get out glue, glitter, pens, construction paper or cards, and fun paper cut outs from the dollar store, and let them create a lasting gift for their friends-it will make saying good bye a little easier. Also, encourage your child to swap addresses and emails, so they can write letters back and forth. Not only will that be a great way for your child to feel like it is not really “good bye forever” but he/she can work on their writing skills!

As your Pittsburgh real estate specialists, we understand that choosing a good school for your child(ren) is a critical part of your Pittsburgh area relocation. We have pulled together complete details of every school in the Pittsburgh and surrounding area. This includes full contact information, school district, student teacher ratio and much more. If you have additional questions about a particular school simply contact the Jim Dolanch Team and we will be happy to help so your family’s transition to the wonderful area of Pittsburgh is smooth and easy for everyone.