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Supporting Your Child’s Learning

DEVELOPING GOOD HABITS 

                             Use an agenda to keep up with your assignments! 

An agenda is a basic organization tool in which students record both daily and long-term assignments. In addition to recording assignments, the planner can be used to help parents monitor their child's work and communicate with teachers. There are usually two different calendars in an agenda, the monthly calendar and the weekly calendar. 

What do we use the Monthly Calendar for?

1. To keep track of long term assignments 

2. To record when tests and/or quizzes are scheduled 

Have your Agenda with you during every class. Every time your teacher tells you about a long-term assignment or test/quiz, jot it down in your monthly calendar.  Lastly, it is important to try to schedule one day per week to reorganize your backpack and locker or to sort papers in your notebooks.   

Establishing a Study Time and Place

A good home study location…. 

• is a quiet place, free of distractions (exception: some kids like having quiet music playing in the background) 

• has good lighting 

• includes a chair, requiring the student to sit up straight, with a table/desk

• should be used each time the student studies 

• parents should be available if their child needs help 

• discuss and establish with your child the time of day that will be set aside for homework. Late afternoon and early evening are the best times. It is important to consider whether your child needs "down" time when they get home from school before starting their homework or if your child would do better starting immediately. 

• Discuss with your child the length of time that is to be set aside for homework. 

STAYING  FOR  EXTRA  HELP (with teacher and parent permission)

We encourage students to come in early or to stay after school to:

• Get extra help 

• Study for tests 

• Redo assignments 

• Do their homework 

• Work on projects, etc. 

• Some Teachers arrive for tutoring at 7:30 am and all teachers remain at least until 4:00 pm. 

• Encourage your child to participate in class discussions and ask questions. If they are uncomfortable asking questions during the class, encourage them to see the teacher at the end of the period or after school. 

• Do not hesitate to contact your child's teachers or school counselor with any questions that you have regarding your child's adjustment and progress in school.

Tips for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers

• Encourage your child to participate in clubs/activities. 

• Create a consistent supervised study time for your child. Establish a study area that can be monitored. 

• Encourage your child to ask for extra help when needed. 

• Check in periodically about your child's progress. 

• Allow your child to gain a sense of independence and responsibility. 

• Encourage your child to advocate for themselves. 

• It is important that your child is present and on time for school. Too many absences or too much tardiness may cause them to fall behind. 

• Stay in communication with your child's educators through phone and email

• Finally, DON'T forget that your child is young, and there will be bumps in the road. Mistakes will be made, but it's all a part of the learning process and we are here to help.