Although the school year won’t end and final grades won’t be
assigned for months, the first report cards issued this week are key. They
provide an official checkpoint for students and parents on academic performance.
Take time to review this initial
performance measure, looking for places to praise excellence and for subjects where
improvement is needed.
Parental influence on student success cannot be
underestimated. When parents are
involved in their children’s education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school,
children go farther in school — and the schools they go to are better.
Parent/teacher
relationships make powerful partnerships. Working with your child’s teachers,
you can figure out ways to maximize your child’s academic strengths and build
up weaknesses.
Rather than wait for the six-week or semester report cards,
we recommend monitoring grades more often through Parent CONNECT. Let’s
don’t wait for grades to slip. Address any missed assignments or needs for
extra help immediately.
Let’s continue to work together to bring out the best in all of our
students. And keep reminding them
of all the benefits good grades will help create for their futures.
