AT HOME

• Establish a routine for study

• Develop a calendar to help your teens stay on track

• Ensure that they have comfortable, quiet places to study, as well as the necessary resources

• Provide help when needed

• Respect effort

• Recognize that doing one's best is success

• Encourage positive work habits

• Emphasize the importance of school with actions, as well as words

AT SCHOOL

• Show that you care by attending school activities
• Get to know the teachers and school administrators
• Know who to call for specific information
• Understand the school policies, particularly how they apply to student evaluation, the grading system and graduation requirements
• Monitor your teens' progress by staying in touch with teachers
• Contact teachers; don't wait for them to contact you
• Stay informed by reading newsletters and visiting the school web site
• Consider volunteering

*National Association for College Admission Counseling. (2007). Tips for parents with middle school teens. Build a foundation for educational success. [Brochure]. Alexandria, VA: Author.