5 Ways to Support Your Child to Succeed In School


There is no doubt that high school can be difficult for teenagers. There social pressures and additional obligations like sports or after-school programs. These days, academic requirements are even more rigorous than in previous years.

Here is how you can help your child be successful in high school in today’s world.

1-Stay Engaged: Children do better academically when their parents are engaged. You do not have to hover, but you can still stay involved without overdoing it. Attend back-to-school nights so as to meet the teachers and attend parent-teacher conferences. A teacher might only set a conference if there is a serious problem to discuss, but you can also request a meeting with a teacher or a leader at any time.

2-Know the School: Do not rely on your child to tell you everything that is going on, including schedules for clubs, special events such as testing dates or examinations. Go to the school website of Catholic College Melbourne Australia, where you can find calendars, resources for parents to help their child at home and school staff contact information.

You should know the school’s physical layout; too as it is easier to talk to your child about the school day when you can visualize the places he/she is talking about. Learn the location of the office, cafeteria, gym, library, auditorium and athletic fields, at the very minimum.

3-Create Distraction-Free Environment: Your child probably thinks he/she can do homework successfully in front of the TV, but they need a quiet, well-lit and distraction-free place for their homework and studies. You might need to take away your child’s cell phone or other electronics during homework time if your child tends to be easily distracted.

There are apps that limit your child’s access to certain sites during specific times. You might want to block social media or email until 7 PM or an hour when your child’s homework should be done.

4-Encourage Your Child to Get Help: Talk to your child about how to find someone who can help him/her. Staying after school for a homework club, seeking assistance from another student, or meeting with a teacher individually, could make a big difference in his/her grade. If you are able to help your child, make sure you are helping them and not doing the work for them.

5-Encourage Reading: Reading can provide your child with a multitude of benefits. Studies consistently show children who read score higher on intelligence tests. Do not be picky about what your child reads, as long as he/she is reading a book.

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