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Frequently Asked Questions
As a parent, how can I help my child learn?
Research has shown that this begins with a very simple idea. It can start simply by modeling for your child that you value learning. Show that you are interested in your child's learning. Asking your child about what they are learning in school and keeping abreast of their progress is a foundational strategy that promotes a student's success.
My child is having difficulty in school. What can be done to help?
Understanding the factors that may put an adolescent at-risk for academic failure will help parents determine if their teen is in need of extra support.
How can I help my child adjust to Middle School?
Change for a young adolescent can be a troublesome life experience. Find out ways to make the transition a positive experience.
How can I know what my child is doing in school?
The first way is to simply ask them. Asking in a positive tone attains the best responses. Also, you can see current assignments on School Notes or you can E-mail the teachers.
What can be done to promote student responsibility?
Teachers and parents would like nothing more than to have students who are always responsible for their actions and school work. Students benefit from consistency in the home and at school. Find out what methods professionals use to promote responsibility.
Other Questions
- What to do if a child is failing?
- If a teen begins to fail
- Adjusting to Middle School
- Kid Source: Tips to help children adjust
- School Notes
- Kid Source: Helping your children learn responsibility
- Dr. Marvin Marshall on promoting responsibility
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