Parents play a key role in the education of their children, regardless of the child's age. Following are some of the many ways you can help your child get the most out of school, and in turn, have greater opportunity for success on the high school assessments:

• Set high expectations for your child.

• Talk with your child's teachers regularly to discuss how your child is doing in school and what you can do to help him or her improve.

• Meet with you child's teachers or the school principal to discuss the school's test scores and the expectations for learning for these assessments.

• Familiarize yourself with the Core Learning Goals/Skills for Success.

• Discuss with your child what he or she is reading and the projects your child is working on in school, no matter how old your child is.

• When doing household projects, such as laying out a garden, building a fence, or building a shed, have your child do the math involved in planning the project.

• Provide a quiet place for you child to study.

• Help you child with his or her homework. Show interest in what your child is doing in school.

• Limit the amount of television your child watches, and discuss what he or she sees on TV.

• Volunteer to help with school activities, and try to get other parents involved as well.

Source: Parent Handbook for Better Schools, Maryland State Department of Education

  

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