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Get Involved – It's Worth It!
9 Ways to Build a Strong Relationship with Your Child's School
By Raymond J. and Eileen Huntington
6. Monitor Homework
Be sure your child is doing his or her homework. One way to let teachers know that you support homework assignments is by signing the homework sheets. 7. Find out What Tests Are Given and How the Tests Are Used
A major purpose of tests should be to find your child's strengths and weaknesses and to provide help when needed. Ask your child's teacher how learning is measured and to explain it to you. 8. What "Hands-On" Activities Will Your Child Experience?
Find out if your child gets to use equipment, not just watch someone else use it. Find out if there are problems for children to solve in groups where they can use real materials. If you feel there is not enough active, "hands-on" learning or too much textbook reading and answering end-of-the-chapter questions, talk to the teacher about it. 9. Stay Involved! It's Worth It!
As children move through middle school and high school, they may want their parents to be less involved. Keep connected to the school in ways that are comfortable for your child. Going to a football game, school play or back-to-school night may do the trick. Strong parent and school relationships can make a big difference in a child's future