The ABCs of Staying In Touch with Your School
- Ask questions whenever you have a concern
- Build your child's confidence with regular communication
- Clarify language you don't understand
- Dig into your child's schoolwork and know what is going on
- E-mail your child's teacher or principal
- Follow up with teachers and others at your school
- Gather information on how your school works
- Have patience when trying to reach teachers
- Inform your school about issues important to your child
- Join parent organizations and school committees
- Keep up-to-date on school events and activities
- Let teachers know you want good communication
- Meet people whenever you can and share good news
- Never go away feeling confused or angry
- Organize your questions before attending school meetings
- Provide a good example with good communication
- Question teachers about other programs that help your child
- Read and respond to notices your child brings home
- Spend time learning with your child
- Thank your child for sharing school news
- Understand school rules - and why they're important
- Voice your concerns with those who can solve the problem
- Wade through the red tape if it appears
- X-out what isn't essential when communicating about the school
- Yearn to help others helping your child succeed
- Zero in-on the messages vital to a great school experience
Created by the National School Public Relations Association to help schools and parents build strong partnerships.
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