Parent Expectations
MY CHECKLIST AS A PARENT FOR MY CHILD'S SCHOOL SUCCESS
IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL SUCCESS
- I talk with my child about how important school is.
- I encourage my child to do his or her best.
- I help my child set goals for school.
- I celebrate school successes with my child.
- I listen to my child's concerns about school. I act upon these concerns in a helpful, supportive way.
FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS
- At home I support many reading and math enrichment activities.
- At home there is a set time and place for homework to be done.
- My child has the needed materials for school work and projects.
- I know what assignments and classwork my child is doing.
MY EFFORTS IN COMMUNICATING WITH THE SCHOOL
- I communicate regularly with my child's teacher(s) by phone, email or written notes.
- I attend open house, curriculum fairs, plays, special events, parent nights or other school activities.
- I attend parent and teacher conferences specifically set for my child's success.
- When possible, I volunteer to help at the school or with a class or school project or function.
BUILDING RESPONSIBILITY
- My child has a regular daily routine for healthy eating, sleeping/waking, and exercise.
- My child has assigned family chores that contribute to the well-being of the family and home.
- My child attends school every day and is on time to class.
- I am aware of the school activities that my child may participate in and I encourage and support my child to be involved.
FOCUS ON BEHAVIOR
- I teach my child respect for self and others, the value of hard work and responsibility.
- I have read the school Code of Conduct and support good behavior at school.
- My child understands that there are consequences for misbehavior.
- I monitor the media that my child is viewing or listening to: television, music, and video games.