Helping Your Child Succeed in School (with activities for
children ages 5 through 11)
At the heart of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a promise
to raise standards for all children and to help all children meet
those standards. This booklet provides information that parents can
use to help their child succeed in school. Following an introduction,
the second section of the booklet, “The Basics,” offers
suggestions for parents to help their child make the most of out-of-school
time, such as encouraging their child to read, talking with their
child, monitoring homework, and monitoring television viewing and
video-game playing. The third and largest section of the booklet
presents specific parent-child activities arranged by approximate
child age levels. Each activity lists its goal, benefits to children,
materials, needed, and step-by-step instructions. The fourth section
answers parents’ questions about sharing information with teachers
and other school staff. The final section offer “do’s
and don’ts” about tests and testing. The booklet concludes
with a list of education resources.
What Every Middle School Parent Should Know.
This parent guide addresses common parent concerns about middle
schools. It provides a quick reference to different aspects of the
child`s middle school education and encourages parent involvement.
Sections describe how parents can make a difference for the child
in the home and in the school and how middle schools in the district
are changing to help students achieve. The guide presents answers
to commonly asked questions about school environments, achievement,
and school safety.
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