Each year, students from around the country celebrate National School Choice week. While students illustrate why they love their school, parents are informed on their many schooling options. 

When choosing your student's school what did you consider? Parents at Syracuse Academy of science say class size and environment.

"Smaller classrooms with the two teachers is critical," said Great Grandparent Kitty Rice. 

"I just wanted him to be in a spot where he was more comfortable and in a better environment to learn," said parent Tiffany Blair. 

While these parents say they found everything they need at Syracuse Academy of Science, that's not the case for all parents. That's why the National School Choice Week says they work each year to provide parents with adequate information on every option.

"National School Choice week is not about one particular school being the right fit for every child," said National School Choice Week Communications Director, Shelby Doyle. 

She says it's about evaluating your child’s needs and choosing between the many types of schooling. 

"Parents might self-select out of choices when it actually makes more sense than you think," said Doyle. 

She says it's important to learn first from the experts. 

So, if you know your child and are ready to learn more about each schooling option she says being equipped also means debunking myths about different types of schooling. 

There are also myths around access to private schools. 

"Almost every private school has its own need based financial aid," said Doyle, and she encourages parents to atleast look into it. 

She says there are also myths about Magnet Schools. Many parents believe children have to be "good" at science or arts, when many schools now are focusing on teaching students, making it easier for students who didn't have access to dance classes before schooling.

She says myths also push parents away from charter schools.

"They're just as free as your neighborhood public schools," said Doyle. 

She says there's also an outdated belief that homeschooling is expensive and for stay at home moms. 

“It’s going to be in the hundreds of dollars per semester rather than the thousands,” she said.

She says while there are hurdles in schooling like finding busses and schooling in your neighborhood, parents should know they have the right to ask questions and do what's best for their child.

“I think you can just tell when a student feels heard and seen and cared for in their learning environment; we all want people to want and believe more than we think possible," said Doyle. 

According to the National School Choice Week, class size, school safety, school environment and teacher-child relationship are some of the things parents should consider when they’re looking for schools.

They say January is the perfect time to start looking at schools before they fill up.