TEN RULES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

I. Remember it is what is learned versus what grade is received that is important. (What does 100% on most tests really tell you?)

II. Get involved with your child's academic life...it is their future.

meet the teachers, counselors, and administration
come to conference nights
check off their homeowrk from their assignment book.
quiz them
use the weekly progress report as a motivation tool if needed.

III. Do not equate self-worth and grades.

IV. Do not connect academic performance and continued attendance at school.

V. What is key is if the child is working to their ability level.

VI. If perfoomance is suffering, rule out other possibilities before ou assume lazineess on the part of your child; remembering that most kids want to do well, could academics be affected by any of the following?

hearing or vision problems
job
family issues
learning/testing disability
pressure to perform
may be in too difficult or under-demanding class
social and/or emotional factors.

VII. Shower them with praise at every opportunity

VIII. Develop study rhythme; no chores/ responsibilities during HONORED Study Time, but no phone calls (priviliges)either.

IX. Extracurricular activities and good grades tend to go together.

X. Take time for yourself and reward yourself; active parenting is hard, hard work.