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Here is what you can do:
Preparing for Report Cards:
Report card time usually brings increased anxiety and tension in
households. Many attribute this to parents who wish their child had
done better, and students who are afraid of their parents' reaction.
Counselors have tips for parents on how to prepare for report cards:
- Be a role model. If your child sees that you are constantly
learning, he or she will be motivated to learn also. - Be "with-it." Be aware of school happenings in academic, extra-
curricular and sports areas. - Foster curiosity. Make everything a lesson, encourage problem
solving. - Have your child invest his or her allowance. First provide your
child with options, then use an accounting ledger to have him
or her record their deposits, withdrawals and balances. - Use games to motivate. Many games have educational value,
i.e., Trivial Pursuit, Sorry, Monopoly, etc.
Preparing for Report Cards:
Report card time usually brings increased anxiety and tension in
households. Many attribute this to parents who wish their child had
done better, and students who are afraid of their parents' reaction.
Counselors have tips for parents on how to prepare for report cards:
- Be aware of when report cards are distributed. The first
quarter ends in the first week of November and report cards
are usually sent out in the following two weeks. Distribution
dates are usually listed in flyers and school bulletins. - Keep an open mind.
- Don't get upset. Remain calm and discuss the grades with your
child. - Show support and encouragement. Look for positive
reinforcements you can give your child. - Remember, report cards show your child's progress in school.
There is always room for improvement. - Follow up with your child's teachers. Especially if you have any
questions that need to be answered or would like to explore a
course of action to improve grades.
| Education |
Helping your child get the best education they can is every parents goal. Understanding what is the best ways
you can get involved.
you can get involved.
Topical Links:
Education Agency Links:
- Gifted & Talented
- School Transitions
- Student Success
- Special Needs
- College Readiness
- 100 Ways to be
Involved in Your
Child's Education
Education Agency Links:
It's EVERYBODY's Business!!
The achievement gap refers to
the observed disparity on a
number of educational measures
between the performance of
groups of students, especially
groups defined by gender,
race/ethnicity and socioeconomic
status. But...................
How do we close it? What steps
are needed? Where do we start?
Every child CAN learn and they
all need to learn at high levels.
But this is not happening all
across the nation. It is a HUGE
problem. The fact is that we
need to hold ALL students to high
achievement. Regardless. It's
everybody's business and
EVERYONE needs to get
involved.
Some of the steps we must take:
The achievement gap refers to
the observed disparity on a
number of educational measures
between the performance of
groups of students, especially
groups defined by gender,
race/ethnicity and socioeconomic
status. But...................
How do we close it? What steps
are needed? Where do we start?
Every child CAN learn and they
all need to learn at high levels.
But this is not happening all
across the nation. It is a HUGE
problem. The fact is that we
need to hold ALL students to high
achievement. Regardless. It's
everybody's business and
EVERYONE needs to get
involved.
Some of the steps we must take:
- Understand, acknowledge,
address and discuss racial
barriers and the other
defining factors - Engage involvement at all
levels; families,
government, community - Know the facts
- Advocate for high
standards for ALL
students, challenging
curriculum, high quality &
effective educators across
the board and adequate
support services
Important Topics to Understand:
Click here to read about the above topics and more!
- SAGE Program
- School Vouchers
- Charter Schools
- NCLB (No Child Left Behind)
- Wisconsin's Academic Standards
- Parent's Guide to Standard and Assessments
- WKCE Testing (Wisconsin Knowledge & Concepts Exam)
- New Wisconsin Promise - A quality education for every child
- Title 1 - What is it?
- School Wellness Policies
Click here to read about the above topics and more!
