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    PARENTS PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN ENSURING STUDENTS SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
     
    Whether your child is in kindergarten or a senior in high school, it is important for parents to be involved in their education. By meeting with your child's teachers, asking your child what they are doing in school and supporting their classroom activities, you are telling your child that their education matters.
     
    Set high expectations for your child from day one. If given a choice, make sure your child takes challenging courses. Establish a regular time and a quiet place where they can do their homework. Make sure that there are few distractions and that you are nearby if they should have questions. Encourage your child to ask questions of their teachers when given homework or an assignment so that they will know what to do once they get home.
     
    Talk about school every day. Ask your child about what they are learning in their various classes. Do they have any tests that week? Has the teacher assigned any major projects and when are they due? How did they do on their latest test or book report? Talking with your child about school and what they are doing in class shows them how important their education is to you.
     
    As a final suggestion, parents are encouraged to check with your child's teacher(s), principal and school personnel for additional ways you can be involved in your child's academic success.
     
    Homework Hints:

    - Set- up a daily homework time that matches your child's need

    - Create a comfortable study area

    - Provide a homework basket filled with supplies

    - Look for homework assignments daily

    - Check to see that your child understands their assignments

    - Resist doing your child's homework for them

    - Contact the teacher if you do not understand the assignments or your child has a special problem

     

    Homework Help Web-Sites:

    General:

    http://www.ipl.org

    http://www.homeworkspot.com

    http://www.kidinfo.com/schoolsubjects.html

    http://www.kidsclick.org

    Math:

    http://mathforum.org/students/

    History:

    http://www.history.com

    Vocabulary:

    http://www.merriam-webster.com