| You Can Make A Difference |
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| Monday, 10 August 2009 10:29 |
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Tutor Volunteer your time to help a current student (even a classmate) who needs assistance with homework, assist a former student preparing to take his/her GED exam, or help younger children practice reading so they don’t fall behind. Have high expectations Low parental expectations and permissive parenting styles have been linked to higher rates of dropout. Show that you value education. Also, let your child know that you expect him/her to graduate from high school. Get to know their teacher(s). Talk to your children about education & the future Conversations about education are important. Talk to your child about their classes and what they are studying at school. Help your child plan for high school and set goals for after high school.
If your teenager works, make sure to limit the number of hours during the school year to allow enough time to complete homework assignments, etc. If you employ teenagers, be mindful of school when determining their work schedules.
Starting when they are newborn, read to your children, nieces and nephews, younger cousins, etc.
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