SUGGESTED PARENT INVOLVEMENT

• It is easy to assume that high school students are responsible enough to complete written assignments and study when necessary, however classroom experience shows that this assumption simply is not true. Parents should check written assignments for completion and have a clear understanding of the sequence of study assignments.

• Whenever possible, sign written homework or sign you child’s assignment pad. This sounds like a very small effort, but it shows interest, knowledge and awareness. Written homework should be legible, neat well organized and show a logical sequence.

• Whenever possible, parents should check to see that there is a date, a labeling of the exercise, page number and a name on the paper. This enables the student to see and understand the work more easily and is a tremendous aid to study.

• If notebooks or written assignments are sloppy or disorganized, the parent should have the student do them over. This may be difficult at first, but after a few times the student will become more careful and attentive to his/her work. You —and the student — should take pride in everything that is accomplished.

• Most importantly, encourage and expect the best from your child. The best is not necessarily the same for each student but expecting anything less than personal best limits the greater potential that each child can achieve. Lend support and encouragement to this end.