1. Talk with your child everyday about what happens at school. Share with them an enthusiasm for learning and working hard.

2. Join the PTA.

3. Attend Open House, and Parent Teacher Conferences.

4. Check assignments books everyday to make sure assignments are completed. Work with your child to devlop the life-long trait of responsibility.

5. Make sure your son/daughter arrives at school rested (most children need 10 hours of sleep a day) and ready to learn. Children should have a nourishing breakfast every morning.

6. Keep in touch with your child's teacher. Look for Parent Bullentins, Classroom Newsletters, and weekly correspondence.

7. Volunteer at school. Contact your son's/daughter's teacher in advance to see how you can help.

8. Read with your child every everyday or make sure your child has a book that he/she is reading for enjoyment. Modeling reading at home is also important.

9. Attendance, Attendance, Attendance ... establishing a pattern of excellent attendance is key to all children's success. Children should not miss more than 5 days of school a year.

10. Tell your children that you are proud of them. School can be tough and growing up is not always easy. Tell your child that you believe in him/her and that you are there for them