Parenting for Academic Success

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Parenting for Academic Success

• Helping Your Teen Become a Successful Student !!

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Tip 1 Get Connected, Stay
Connected

• Go to Back To School Night (Thursday, January
  14th, 700 pm).
• Access your students grades via AERIES.
• Go to Blackboard via GBHS Web Site.
• E-mail teacher with questions, comments.

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Tip 2 Catch Slipping
Grades Early

• Dont chase the bus make sure you drive the
  bus!
• Monitor grades (Aeries) minimum of 2X per week.
• Students should e-mail teacher for assignments
  when student is absent even one day.
• If grades drop, dont assume the worst.

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Tip 3 Set Basic House Rules

• Eliminate distractions by
• Collecting cell phone, IPod, etc.
• (Return only when work is completed).
• Placing computer in main room
• Study in a room with no phone,TV or stereo.
• Set aside standard time for homework.

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Dont be fooled by silence by expecting to hear a
ring . students text more than talk.
Collect the phone.
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Tip 4 Assist with Organization

• Make sure student is using a calendar or planner.
• (Parents) know due dates of projects, tests, etc.
  
• Aid in organizing binder.
• Keep important papers (future tests) in safe
  place.

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Tip 5 Teach Students How to
Study

• NOTE STUDYING IS MORE THAN JUST DOING HOMEWORK
  ASSIGNMENTS!
• Students should do the following for effective
  study habits
• Take notes as they read.
• Skim materials learned.
• Understand all charts and tables in text.
• Summarize reading (in own words).
• Make flashcards.
• Go to the Tutoring Center (after school).
• Q and A with parents assistance.

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Tip 6 Manage Stress (You and
Student)

• Check students academic schedule before making
  plans.
• Keep student in school (no vacations during
  school). 50/day
• Dont wait until Sunday night.
• Show understanding and support.
• Dont badmouth teacher in front of student.
• Help student drive the bus, not chase the bus.
  (Check Aeries)
• Dont expect EXTRA CREDIT!

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Tip 7 Hold Student Accountable (and
Responsible)

• Dont ask do you have any homework?
• Ask what is your homework and look at it
  together.
• Compare Blackboard to completed work.
• Expect student to use a planner / calendar.
• Have teacher sign planner for verification.
• Have consequences for failure to comply.
• Expect student to always know what grade (and
  percentage) is in each class.

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Tip 8 Trust and Verify

• Ask to see their work.
• Ask them to redo or improve work if not up to
  teachers expectations.
• Inform student that you are on their side and
  want to them to be a successful young adult.

• . . . with verification.

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Key Tips to Remember

• Go to Back-to-School Night on Thursday, January
  14th at 700pm
• Monitor Aeries all the time.
• Catch slipping grades early.
• Communicate with teacher.
• Trust and verify.
• Impose consequences.
• Show support.

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Building Successful Students Students Through
Strong Partnerships

• Parents
• Community Members

• Students
• Teachers