THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE FAMILY IN THE HOME AND AT SCHOOL

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THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE FAMILYIN THE HOME AND
AT SCHOOL
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The Family School Partnerships

• Children thrive when
• families and teachers are
• each doing their part
• AND working together
• to support childrens learning.

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Families are encouraged to be involved in their
childrens education. Mothers and
fathers, grandparents, aunties and uncles, older
brothers and sisters all play an important role
in education.
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BE PREPARED TO LEARN

• Preparation for a childs learning in
• school begins in the home.

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BEDTIME Children do best with a regular
schedule

• Following a routine before going to bed each
  night is important
• brushing teeth
• putting on sleep clothes
• adults reading or telling a story and
• going to sleep at the same time every night.

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SLEEPING AND WAKING

• Children under age 5 need 10-12 hours of sleep
  each night.
• School age children need 9-10 hours of sleep
  each night.
• Teens need 8-9 hours of sleep each night.

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A happy family life helps children learn at
school.

• Children who have regular chores, are taught
  right from wrong, have daily conversations within
  their family, and are shown good attention are
  happier and better able to learn.

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ADVOCATING FOR YOUR CHILD AT SCHOOL

• Talk to your child's teacher about how your
  child is doing in school.
• Remember, its okay to speak up for your
  child if he or she needs help.

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If you need help communicating with your childs
teacher, you have the right to ask schools to
provide an interpreter. If possible, do not use
children as interpreters.
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School Attendance is Mandatory

• If your child is sick or cannot attend school
  for any reason, contact the school.
• Simply choosing not to attend
• school is considered being
• truant and is illegal.

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Whether it is elementary, middle, or high school,

• its important to be
• on time!

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• In many elementary schools there is an after
  school program
• and/or free tutoring available that can help your
  children succeed in school. Activities such as
• Campfire, Girl or Boy Scouts may also
• be available.

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Middle and high schools also offer a variety of
clubs and athletics.

• Encourage your child to participate in after
  school programs.

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Supporting Your Childs Learning At Home
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Important ways parents can support their
childrens learning at home

• 1) Promote good study habits
• Set aside a place for children to do their
  homework.
• Make sure homework is completed and ready to
  bring to school the next day.
• Check daily for notes sent from school.

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2) Talk with children about their school day.

• Listen carefully
• Ask caring questions and
• Share thoughtfully your beliefs, ideas, goals,
  and feelings.

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3) Set limits on TV, video games, computer
games, and encourage children to read.

• Books can be checked out at school or borrowed
• for free from the public library.

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4) Get to know your child's school friends.
This can prevent children from getting into risky
behaviors such as lying, stealing, joining a
gang, using alcohol or drugs, etc.
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When families are involved in learning, the
research shows, "students achieve more,
regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnic/racial
background, or the parents' education level."
(Antunez, 2000)
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Parenting means being your childs best
advocate.
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Questions and Evaluation
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Resources Acculturation Handbook Voyaging
Together to a New Life  A Handbook for
Newcomers to Hawaii, HPIRC Hawaii Parent
Information Resource Center, 15 Sept. 2008
lthttp//www.hawaiipirc.org/handbook/index.htmlgt

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• ANCHORAGEAlaska Parent Information and Resource
  CenterJulie Jessal, Project Coordinator
• 805 W. 3rd Avenue
• Anchorage, Alaska 99501
• 907-349-0651
• JUNEAUAlaska Parent Information and Resource
  CenterJulie Staley, Project Director
• 210 Ferry WayJuneau, Alaska 99801
• 907-586-6806