Parent Checklist

• I have met and talked with my child’s teacher, guidance counselor and principal.
• I have a general understanding of what my child is expected to learn for the school year.
• I have established a regular bedtime and homework time for my child.
• I expect my child to take challenging courses, including mathematics, reading and writing.
• I make sure my child has a good breakfast each morning, either at school or at home.
• I talk to my child about the importance of doing his/her best
• I expect my child to study at least one hour each day.
• I provide a quiet place for my child to study and do homework.
• My child and I read together at least once a week.
• I try to nurture my child’s abilities.
• I encourage my child not to fall behind in class work.
• I try to find ways to praise my child’s behavior daily.
• When my child has a problem in school, we try to tackle it together.
• I talk with my child about the progress he/she is making in each class.
• When my child has not been successful, I make a special effort to boost his/her self-esteem.
• I make every effort to be actively involved in my child’s education and school.