Attendance Tips for Parents

 Let Children Know that Good Attendance Is Important:

Attendance is a parent and student responsibility. Let your child know that you think attending school daily is important. Show them you are interested in their school activities and tell them that you want them to do well in school.

Establish a Routine:

Give yourself and children enough time to get ready. No TV on school mornings. Provide students their own alarm clock. Teach kids to set and use their own alarm clock or clock radio. Set alarm clock 30 minutes earlier for students who need more time to get ready for school. Plan ahead the night before: such as identifying and pre-prepping breakfast, have kids choose clothes and shoes the night before, and pack their backpacks with completed homework and snacks/water.

Show Interest in Student’s Activities:

Attend Parent Teacher Conferences Attend Back to School Night and Parent Meetings Volunteer in the classroom, on field trips or during school events. Make education a family priority.

Keep Open Lines of Communication with your Children, Teacher, Principal and School Attendance Office:

Let the school know in advance if your child is going to be absent or if you have concerns about your child’s attendance or school performance. Report all absences on the day the student will miss school by calling the attendance office or line.

·Do not let your child persuade you into making an excuse for him/her. Don’t give up. Reward good behavior and take it one day at a time.

Parental Involvement in Your Child’s Education - The Annie E. Casey Foundation (aecf.org)

DO GRADES MATTER?

6-12 years old is the golden age for the cultivation and development of children’s learning abilities (attention and memory, reading and recitation ability). In the six years of primary school, it can be said that there is nothing better than learning in public schools. Ability is more important. In fact, there are no real poor students in elementary school, and there are no absolute outstanding students. As long as the learning ability improves, it is a magic weapon for children to improve their grades in middle and high school, have great strength, latecomer, and unlimited potential.

Human brain development completes 70-80% at the age of 0-3, completes the remaining 10% at the age of 3-6, and completes the remaining 10% at the age of 6-12. Primary school is the best and final period for improving learning ability.

• Training at the age of 6-8 will increase

  children’s learning ability by

  80-90%;

• Training at the age of 9-10 can improve learning ability by 60-

  70%;

• Last, training at the age of 11-12 improves learning ability by

  40-

  50%

  The younger the age, the more obvious the lifting effect. Having super learning ability lays a solid foundation for a child’s life, so the learning ability of a primary school student determines his life’s results!

 10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School

1. Go to Back-to-School Night and Parent-

2. Teacher Conferences

3. Visit the School and Its Website

4. Support Homework Expectations 

5. Send Your Child to School Ready to Learn

Teach Organization Skills & Study Skills: 

1. Gather and organize all work materials before beginning to study.

2. Establish a consistent study time and routine.

3. Develop a positive attitude and consider schoolwork important.

4. Review information covered in class each day, even if there is no assigned homework.

5. Know the Disciplinary Policies

6. Get Involved 

7. Take Attendance Seriously 

8. Talk About School 

Do grades matter in elementary school ? - Classover