Parent Expectations

Parents will:

· Be sure children get 8-10 hours of sleep and are on time to school

· Read to or listen to their child read daily

· Provide a quiet area to study and assistance when necessary

· Provide necessary resources and materials

· Offer praise and encouragement

Parents will monitor the child’s school progress by:

· Read and return notes from the school personnel in the student's planner

· Monitor homework for completeness

· Inform the school of changes in emergency contact information

· Routinely contact your child’s teacher

· Attend school conferences, Open House, etc.,

· Volunteer when possible in the classroom

• When you ask a question while your child is working on a learning activity, wait for your child to

respond. If you rush to supply the answer, you’re sending the message that you don’t think your

child can answer. A longer “wait time” may communicate higher expectations and,

therefore, increase student achievement.

• Avoid comparing brothers and sisters.

• Treat all of your children equally and with respect

You can help your child develop that “can do, want to do” attitude by:

• Showing your child how to set specific goals.

• Teaching your child to handle a challenge by breaking it up into smaller parts.

• Talking about school every day during family time.

• Only providing praise when it’s deserved.

• Emphasizing progress made by pointing out any improvements.

• Displaying your children’s achievements on the refrigerator or in a visible location.

Parents’ expectations are the greatest predictors of their children’s achievement, relationships, and ultimate success.