High School – Parents still make the difference!

Parent Report Card

“Parent involvement is a critical part of a child’s school success, and self-assessment can help parents discover areas where they can improve,” says Charles A. Smith, Ph.D., professor of family studies and human services at Kansas State University.

9 Questions to Ponder:

Connect with your school

1. Do you attend every parent-teacher conference and almost all school programs?
2. Do you read the school’s newsletter regularly?
3. Do you contact teaches if there is a problem and give positive feedback to teachers when things are going well?

Be a role model

1. Do you encourage good sportsmanship at school athletic events?
2. Do you encourage your child to do volunteer work at least once a month?
3. Do you volunteer with your child?

Show you care

1. Do you take time for your child each day to listen to his or her opinions?
2. Do you ask questions each evening about what your child is learning in school?
3. Do you look for ways to enrich your child’s learning (such as visiting museums and libraries with him or her, and attending cultural events together)?

“The most valuable thing you can do is talk with your children about school and what they’ve learned each day.  This sends the message that school is important to you and should be important to them also,” says Charles Smith.

Source: Your Parent Report Card, by Lori Erickson; Published in Family Circle 9/7/04

 

THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, October 23, 2017

• Thanksgiving Pie and Apple Fundraiser / Order online through November 2

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

• Last day to withdraw from a high school course without penalty
• Golf State Semifinals @ UM College Park GC / 9:00 a.m.
• Varsity Volleyball @ Wilde Lake / 5:00
• Cheer Competition @ MRHS Invitational / 6:00     

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

• Boys Varsity Cross Country HoCo Championship @ Centennial / 3:00
• BSAP College & Career Opportunity Night @ Long Reach HS / 5:30-9:00 p.m 

Thursday, October 26, 2017

• Field Hockey vs Wilde Lake @ MRHS / Class 2A East Playoff / 4:00  $5
• Cheerleading Multi-team Event @ Long Reach / 5:00

Friday, October 27, 2017

• Last day to submit ARL Shadow Day permission forms
• Football @ Mt. Hebron / JV 4:30, Varsity 7:00 / $3 Students, $4 Adults

 

Be sure to check the School Calendar and Athletic Calendar for events beyond this week.