Creative Visions “Grade A” School Success Tips

Helping your child succeed in school is not only one of the most important jobs as a parent/caregiver, but also is the most rewarding. The following are a summary to tips that have been proven to helping parents ensure their child’s success.

1. Get to know your child’s teacher and the best way to communicate with him or her. Build a relationship that will last throughout the year.

2. Establish a homework routine that sets the time each night your house will devout to homework. During this time, turn off all distractions (phone, t.v., social media, music, etc.)

3. Volunteer at your child’s school regardless of their grade.  Become a greeter to help monitor students behaviors to and from school.

4. Communicate with your child’s teacher as to what you can do at home to help your child succeed at school.

5. Ask for a list of school and community resources that will provide additional support to help your child succeed.

6. Pay attention to your child’s attendance. Focus on tardies as well as absences.

7. Use the  “parent buddy system” by encouraging the parents of your child’s friends to help stick to and enforce common values regarding school and homework rules when the students are visiting each other.

8. Maintain a healthy and nurturing home environment for your child.

9. Help keep kids safe. Report bullying and take action if your child is bullying others or being bullied.

10.  Stay engaged with your child’s education. Education begins at home.

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