For Families

Here are some things we believe parents can do to help their child be successful in school: 

• Make it a point to know the staff members at school.
• Volunteer at school.   
• Attend conferences with your child’s teacher. 
•  Keep a school file for each child, including medical records, pictures, fingerprints, and report cards. 
• Set standards for your child. Children count on caring adults to set limits for them.
• Encourage and Nurture Your Child
• Treat your child with respect.
• Build self-esteem. 
• Concentrate on the positive and recognize your child’s efforts, not just his accomplishments. 
• Be your child’s cheerleader as often as you are his/her coach.
• Recognize your child as an individual and avoid comparisons with other children. 
• Cultivate and appreciate your child’s strengths.
• Read to your child and with your child. Let your child see you read.
• Talk with your child about daily activities.
• Keep your child healthy with proper diet, rest, and exercise.
• Have your child’s vision and hearing examined annually or as recommended by your child’s physician.