Tips for Parents
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Parents' Hints for Academic Success
- Talk with teachers, counselors and principals about concerns.
- Set a daily study time.
- Discuss homework with your child. Stress responsibilities and see that homework assignments are done.
- Look for and praise progress in your child’s schoolwork.
- Encourage your child to ask questions at home and in class.
- Let your child know you think a good education is important.
- Keep track of your child’s progress all year.
- Read with your child.
- Help your child with various learning activities.
- Show your child you’re interested in their school work.
- Don’t spend a lot of time drilling on schoolwork, but look for ways to make learning part of everyday activities (real-life).
- Use the KDE web page specially developed for parents (www.kentuckyschools.org/parents)
- Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest and eats a good breakfast.
- Encourage your child to write. Ask to see examples often and encourage them to work on their portfolio.
Working Toward Success on Tests
- Know when tests are scheduled and keep up with results from these. (see assessment calendar)
- Don’t schedule appointments, trips or interruptions during testing.
- Encourage your child to do his/her best on tests.
- Remind your child of the importance of reading directions carefully and not rushing through a test.
- Learn what an open response question is and how to help your child answer these (www.kentuckyschools.org/oapd/curric/
publications/openresp). - Remind your child about the importance of test scores in their lives and future; it’s not just a reflection of the school and teachers, but also of their level of performance.