Strategies for Parents

Seeing low grades on a report card can feel stressful and overwhelming for both students and parents. The good news is that there are many ways families can provide support at home to help students get back on track.

Improvement often happens through small, consistent changes rather than one big solution.

•  Monitor Grades Regularly

Checking grades weekly helps prevent surprises and allows families to respond early.

Parents are encouraged to:

• Log into Aeries once a week to review current grades

• Set up notifications to receive weekly grade reports

• Enable alerts when assignments are scored below 70%
  
  

Regular monitoring helps students stay accountable and shows them that school progress matters.

• Create a Consistent Homework Routine

Students benefit from predictable study time built into their daily schedule.

Consider:

• Sitting down together to map out a weekly homework plan

• Identifying activities, practices, and commitments

• Blocking out specific time for schoolwork

Consistency helps reduce procrastination and last-minute stress.

• Provide a Focused Work Environment

A quiet, structured workspace can make a significant difference in productivity.

Helpful strategies include:

• Creating a distraction-free study area

• Encouraging students to work at a desk or table

• Limiting phone use or social media during homework time

• Avoiding studying in bed or in front of the television

Many students focus better when homework is completed in a shared space rather than in their bedroom.

• Review Google Classroom Together

Checking Google Classroom occasionally can help parents stay informed about assignments and expectations.

Parents can:

• Ask students to show upcoming assignments

• Review missing or late work

• Help students prioritize what needs to be completed first

This also opens the door for supportive conversations about school.

• Encourage Communication With Teachers

Students who are struggling may feel unsure how to ask for help.

Parents can support by encouraging their student to:

• Attend teacher office hours or help sessions

• Ask questions in class

• Email teachers when they are confused or missing work

Learning to advocate for support is an important high school skill.

• Focus on Effort and Progress, Not Just Grades

Improvement takes time. Recognizing effort can build motivation and confidence.

Parents might:

• Celebrate small improvements

• Notice when students complete assignments on time

• Reinforce persistence after setbacks

Positive encouragement often leads to greater long-term growth.

• Support Healthy Routines

Academic performance is closely connected to overall well-being.

Students benefit from:

• Regular sleep schedules

• Balanced activities

• Limited late-night screen use

• Time for relaxation and social connection
  
  

• Partner With School Staff

If a student continues to struggle, families are encouraged to reach out.

School counselors can help:

• Review graduation requirements

• Develop academic support plans

• Connect students with tutoring or intervention resources

• Support goal-setting and organization skills

Working together helps ensure students receive the support they need.

• Remember: Change Takes Time

Students rarely move from failing to excelling overnight. Progress often looks like:

• Turning in more assignments

• Improving one class at a time

• Building stronger study habits

With patience, structure, and encouragement, many students are able to regain confidence and improve their academic performance.