Middle school can be a confusing time, for kiddos AND parents! Your child is becoming more independent, yet still needs your support! Research shows that children whose parents are engaged in their education are more likely to achieve academic success. See below for some tips for getting involved in your child's middle school learning experience:
1. Get to know the teachers.
You child's teachers are there to help. Talk with them about class expectations. Find out how much time your child should spend on homework each night. Ask about the best way to get in touch if you have questions.
2. Connect yourself with your child's school.
Unlike in lower grades, most middle school classrooms don't need extra adults on hand. However, you can volunteer in other ways, such as, adviser for an extra curricular activity, chaperon a field trip or serve on a parent-school advisory council.
3. Volunteer to chaperone school dances and drive kids to school sports competitions.
You'll meet other parents, school staff and your child's classmates.
4. Go to school meetings and events.
Attending concerts, plays, assemblies, meeting and other activities is a good way to become familiar with your child's school community.
5. Find out about homework assignments and school tests.
Check your Home Access for updates on homework and get in the habit of checking it regularly. Assist your child in developing a system for keeping up to date on due dates and test dates.
6. Talk to your child about school.
Ask specific questions such as "how do you think you did on the math test?" "Did your teacher say anything funny today?" "What games did you play in PE?"
7. Give your child a quiet place to study and do homework.
Find an area in your home that is free of distraction where your student can concentrate on homework and associate the area for learning. Check in with them, but don't do the homework for them. Offer to check math problems, proofread written papers, and look over spelling words.
8. Post a family calendar in a central place.
Write down important school dates, include parent meetings, due dates for projects, and tests. Encourage your student to add to the calendar and to check it daily.
1. Get to know the teachers.
You child's teachers are there to help. Talk with them about class expectations. Find out how much time your child should spend on homework each night. Ask about the best way to get in touch if you have questions.
2. Connect yourself with your child's school.
Unlike in lower grades, most middle school classrooms don't need extra adults on hand. However, you can volunteer in other ways, such as, adviser for an extra curricular activity, chaperon a field trip or serve on a parent-school advisory council.
3. Volunteer to chaperone school dances and drive kids to school sports competitions.
You'll meet other parents, school staff and your child's classmates.
4. Go to school meetings and events.
Attending concerts, plays, assemblies, meeting and other activities is a good way to become familiar with your child's school community.
5. Find out about homework assignments and school tests.
Check your Home Access for updates on homework and get in the habit of checking it regularly. Assist your child in developing a system for keeping up to date on due dates and test dates.
6. Talk to your child about school.
Ask specific questions such as "how do you think you did on the math test?" "Did your teacher say anything funny today?" "What games did you play in PE?"
7. Give your child a quiet place to study and do homework.
Find an area in your home that is free of distraction where your student can concentrate on homework and associate the area for learning. Check in with them, but don't do the homework for them. Offer to check math problems, proofread written papers, and look over spelling words.
8. Post a family calendar in a central place.
Write down important school dates, include parent meetings, due dates for projects, and tests. Encourage your student to add to the calendar and to check it daily.
Tips found from www.schoolfamily.com- see website for more guides on student success!
Check out the following websites for more tips about parenting the tween years:
Greater Good's website
- where you'll find helpful tips and hints about how to get your student to talk about school.
HEDUA's blog
- for advice on how to help your middle schooler love to read!
tips from parents
- around the world sharing how they survived the middle school years!
And when in doubt- reach out!
Check out the following websites for more tips about parenting the tween years:
Greater Good's website
- where you'll find helpful tips and hints about how to get your student to talk about school.
HEDUA's blog
- for advice on how to help your middle schooler love to read!
tips from parents
- around the world sharing how they survived the middle school years!
And when in doubt- reach out!
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