Today, School Counselors conducted a guidance lesson for Freshman students, on understanding how grades and choices can affect post-secondary choices and creating motivation to achieve while in school. To the right, is a parent checklist which will help you in discussing and planning for your child’s post-secondary goals:

Parent Checklist

TO DO:

• Talk to your child about college plans as if he or she will definitely go to college.

• Keep an eye on your child’s study habits and grades—stay involved.

• Encourage your child to take Advanced Placement or other challenging classes.

• Add to your child’s college savings account regularly; and make sure you are fully aware of the provisions of the account.

• Address your concerns about whether your child can or should go to college.

• Use the College Scorecard to instantly compare expenses and projected loan payments across schools that your child is interested in attending.