NAVIGATION MENU About Us About Our Site Contact Us Greater Washington    Urban League Parenting »Special Initiatives Campaign    for Student    Achievement ScholarshipBuilder    Class of 2000 Male Involvement »Parenting Tips »Parent Expo »Volunteers Wanted Community Guides Calendar Directory College & Scholarship Info Family Field Trip Sites		Parental School Participation Do's Meet your child's teachers and school staff at the beginning of the school year to express yourexpectations and to find out what their expectations are for your child Help your child to appreciate the value of education, and understand your expectations for his/heracademic performance Obtain and read the school handbook to learn the school rules and requirements. Ask the classroomteacher or principal for a copy of the handbook Attend parent/teacher conferences on a regular basis to discuss your child's progress. Makesure the school and the teacher have your home and work telephone numbers and encourage them to call you directlywith any concerns Join the school Parent Teacher Association or Home School Association to have a voice in schoolplanning and decision making Volunteer whenever possible for school activities Set learning goals with your child that are within reach and that are realistic Identify community activities that support your child's education such as special library programsthat enhance reading ability skills and community based classes that teach new skills or re-enforce those learnedin school Establish a home library that contains resource materials, academic and leisure reading booksand age appropriate educational games Seek outside support - tutors and/or mentors - if your child is having difficulty with a subject.If you need help in finding a tutor or mentor, talk to the school counselor or contact us Review the Report Card or Progress Report with your child and the classroom instructor eachtime one is given Praise your child when his/her academic performance is high or improved and encourage your childwhen they are striving to reach the higher academic levels Remember, your child's education does not begin when he/she enters the school house and mustnot end when he/she leaves it. <= Back To Parenting Tips
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