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Some
Valuable Tips for Parents
We
are so excited to have your son/daughter on the Wildcat
Team this year!! As you know, a student’s success in school is
truly a team effort which requires diligence, support, and
communication. Listed below are ten specific ways you can help.
Please refer to them throughout the year. Thank you very much!
1. Organization is a key factor to success in middle school.
Please check your child’s binder regularly to make sure
assignments have been written down and finished. Some classes,
like social studies, will have information to study every night
. You should not be hearing “I don’t have any homework”.
(They can ALWAYS be READING!)
2. Make up work is extremely important following an absence.
Please remind your son/daughter to report to each teacher for
make up assignments.
3. It is also very important to know the dates of all progress
reports and report cards. Be expecting a report on those days,
sign it, and send it back the next day. If you note problems,
please call the counseling office to schedule an appointment
with our team.
4. Stress the importance of conduct grades. Most students who
are successful academically make high conduct grades.
5. Not bringing basic supplies such as pencils, pens, and paper
to class has a very negative impact on student learning
and success. Teachers do not provide these materials.
6. Establish a set time each day for homework and make it a
priority.
7. Make sure they have a well lit, quiet place to do homework.
Monitor time spent viewing TV and playing video games.
8. Be positive about homework. Tell your child how important
school is.
9. Reward progress in school. On the other hand, children need
to know that poor choices regarding school work have
consequences. Be firm and follow through.
10. Keep the lines of communication open. Feel free to email
or phone us about your concerns at any time.
Parent Websites
Texas Education Agency Parent Information Website
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/parents.html
A place to ask ANY question!
http://www.ask.com/
Homework Help
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