Parents Who Push For Success

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Parents Who Push For Success

• How can I help my child to succeed? This is a
  question that all parents are faced with. The
  educational success of your child will depend
  heavily on your continued support. Here are a
  few tips that should assist you in supporting
  your child as they pursue their educational goals
  here at Wasco High School.

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How Can I Help With Homework?

• 1. Set aside a nightly time where a student must
  work on homework. They should work in a quiet
  environment, free of distractions (television,
  I-Pods, phones, etc).
• 2. Ask if they have homework. Do not accept a
  nightly answer of no to your question.
• 3. Ask to see completed homework assignments.

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Nutrition

• A healthy diet will help your child succeed in
  school. All students should begin their school
  day with a nutritious breakfast. A breakfast
  will provide energy throughout the morning,
  preventing a student from becoming distracted by
  hunger.

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Alarm Clock

• All high school age students should have an alarm
  clock and be responsible for starting their own
  day. Allow them to start this habit now so they
  can develop good habits for the future.

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Morning Organization

• All high school students should have a morning
  routine that is organized.
• Students should organize their backpack,
  homework, and clothing the night before school.
  This will eliminate some of the forgetfulness in
  the stress of the morning.

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How Can I Support Academic Improvement?

• 1. Become familiar with your childs classes and
  class schedule.
• 2. Be aware of the eight grading periods.
  Students receive progress grades and final grades
  for each of the four quarters.
• All grading period dates are available in the
  W-Book

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What If My Child Is Falling Behind?

• Request a parent/teacher conference in the course
  in which the student is struggling.
• If the student is struggling in several courses,
  ask to meet with an academic counselor.
• Ask for the student to complete a weekly grade
  check that will update the parents on the
  progress in each class.

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I Work, I Cant Get To The School By 400 PM

• E-mail is a great way to communicate with
  teachers. You can also follow the progress of
  each student on the ABI grade book. The grade
  book will show how the student is progressing in
  each class (Internet access is required for both
  options).
• Internet access is available locally at the Wasco
  High School Main Office, K-Mart, and the Wasco
  Library.

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I Work, I Cant Get To The School By 400 PM

• Teachers are happy to speak with parents by
  phone. You should also feel free to call after
  hours and leave a message at the teachers
  extension. The teacher can return your call the
  next day.

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How Can I Get Involved?

• Attend Back To School night and meet your
  child's teachers.
• Attend academic or athletic functions. Students
  will be motivated to succeed when they feel your
  support at these events.

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How Can I Get Involved?

• Attend School Site Council Meetings.
• Volunteer to be on the Migrant Parent Advisory
  Committee.

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What If I Dont Speak English

• Bilingual academic counselors will be happy to
  translate conversations with teachers for parents
  that do not speak English.
• There are several people in our front office that
  would be happy to answer any questions you might
  have.