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Parents,
As your children navigate their high school journey, your support and guidance play a crucial role in shaping their future. Remember your important role in their lives. Stay engaged in their education, communicate often and openly, and encourage them to set goals and pursue their passions. Your involvement makes a world of difference in their success and well-being. Keep up the great work!
If you are experiencing challenges with your student and need support that the school or community can assist with, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Venable. Click the button above for resources on a number of parenting topics and check out the tips below.
Max Venable
(620) 382-2168
Stay Involved: Continue to be actively engaged in your child's academic progress, extracurricular activities, and personal life. Attend parent-teacher conferences and school events.
Provide Emotional Support: High school can be stressful for students. Offer emotional support, lend a listening ear, and encourage open communication about their goals, fears, and aspirations.
College and Career Guidance: Assist your child in researching college options, financial aid, and potential career paths. Provide guidance, but also encourage them to take ownership of their decisions.
Financial Planning: Discuss college costs, budgeting, and financial responsibilities. Help your child understand the financial implications of their choices and explore scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
College Applications: Assist with organizing application materials, proofreading essays, and ensuring deadlines are met. Encourage them to take initiative in the application process.
Standardized Tests: Support your child in preparing for and taking the ACT. Help them find test prep resources and create a study schedule.
Campus Visits: Accompany your child on college campus visits and tours, if possible. These visits can help them get a sense of campus life and make informed decisions.
Encourage Responsibility: Help your child develop time management, organizational skills, and a sense of responsibility for their commitments.
Promote Independence: Gradually empower your child to take on more responsibilities, such as managing their own schedule, making appointments, and advocating for themselves.
Foster Decision-Making Skills: Encourage your child to make well-informed decisions by weighing pros and cons, considering long-term goals, and thinking critically.
Celebrate Achievements: Celebrate your child's accomplishments and milestones, whether big or small. Recognize their hard work and perseverance.
Plan for Transitions: Help your child plan for the transition to college or other paths. This includes discussing living arrangements, transportation, and practical aspects of independent living.
Create a Positive Environment: Foster a supportive and positive home environment where your child feels safe to discuss their thoughts, concerns, and plans.
Respect Their Choices: While providing guidance, respect your child's choices even if they differ from your own expectations. Allow them to pursue their passions and interests.
Encourage Self-Advocacy: Teach your child how to communicate effectively, seek help, and advocate for themselves in various situations.
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