Use the following checklist to help your child be prepared and successful in school.
____I read with my child every day.
____I encourage my child to read on his/her own by providing children’s books.
____I encourage my child to read by setting anexample, reading magazine, books, and
newspapers myself for pleasure.
____I talk to my child about what he/she is learning in school.
____I sign my child’s behavior folder, agenda, and/or homework sheet nightly.
____I check my child’s book bag, folder, and agenda every day for important papers
and information.
____I read, sign, and return papers promptly.
____I talk to my child’s teacher to discuss his/her progress on a regular basis.
____If there is problem at school, I call to talk to my child’s teacher.
____I know my child’s teacher cares and that we are a team working together to help
my child.
____I work with my child at home to reinforce what is being taught at school.
____I take my child to the public library.
____I carefully supervise my child to be certain that T.V. programs are appropriate
and do not set a tone of disrespect or contain bad language, crudity, violence, or
sexual content.
____I limit the amount of time spent watching T.V. and playing video games.
____I give my child the opportunity to develop social skills and build self-esteem by
providing outside activities such as sports or scouts.
____I get my child to school on time.
____I make sure my child attends school every day unless he/she is seriously ill.
____I help my child with homework and make sure all assignments are completed
correctly.
____I have a positive attitude toward school and want my child to get a good education.
____I volunteer my time to help (room parent, PTA, fall festival, bookfair, etc).
____I participate in activities such as fundraisers and donating items requested.
____I am a member of P.T.A. and attend meetings.
____I take my child to interesting and stimulating places such as museums, parks, the
zoo, and historical places.
____I make time for individual, one on one time with each child so that he/she has my
undivided attention.
____I provide family time (without the T.V.) doing activities together such as playing
board games,planning a trip, talking, participating in hobbies or arts and crafts,
and playing ball.
____I make my child feel like an important, responsible family member by expecting
him/her to perform age appropriate chores around the house.
____I provide clear household rules and limitations with consequences spelled out
ahead of time.
____I enforce these rules and expectations consistently in a fair manner.
Please contact Mrs. Satterfield if you would like to know
more about helping your child do better in school.