Report Card Time
First quarter report
cards were mailed home during the Fall recess. For some students and families,
it will be a time for smiles and congratulations. For others, it may be a time of
disappointment and frustration. How
parents react to a report card is very important to your child.
Tips for Parents:
SIT DOWN with your
child and look over the report card.
PRAISE YOUR CHILD.
Find at least one good thing, e.g. a good grade, good attendance.
BE CALM! Let your
child tell you about his/her grades – the good and the bad.
ASK your child what
he/she can do to earn better grades.
ASK your child how you
can help him/her do better in school.
If improvement is
needed, MAKE A SPECIFIC PLAN with your child. Poor grades are often due to frequent
absences, missing assignments, and/or poor quality of work turned in. For
example: "Your homework time will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m., everyday,
TV/cell phone will be off. No work, no play." or "I will check your
planner daily for written assignments and due dates." Look at your
family schedule to make sure that it allows for time/quiet/space for
homework. Prioritize events and appointments.
Support daily, on-time attendance to school.
Encourage attendance to school tutorial (schedule below)
Encourage your child to ask for HELP from teachers and/or counselor.
Tutorial Schedule at King
