How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School at South Pasadena High School
Your child's success in school is crucial, and as a parent, you play a vital role. Understand the basics of their school life, communicate with teachers, and stay involved in their education to ensure they thrive. Get insights from Angelique Burzynski and the South Pasadena Council PTSA on how to support your child's academic journey effectively.
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How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School You ve Made It to South Pasadena High School South Pasadena Council PTSA Special Needs Committee and South Pasadena Unified School District Presenter: Angelique Burzynski 1
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School The Basics Your child will now have anywhere from 6 8 classes: Know your child s schedule Know your child s classrooms Walk the walk with your child Know your child s Guidance Counselor 2
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School The Basics (cont) Your child will now have anywhere from 6 8 teachers: Know each teacher Homework policies Posting and use of school website Conference hours Contact them regularly (we don t bite) 3
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School The Basics (cont) Special Education or 504 Plan: Know your child s Case Carrier Best way to reach him/her Responsibilities as the Case Carrier Conference hours Days and times of service(s) Other service providers? 4
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School The Basics (cont) Special Education or 504 Plan (cont) Know the system Whom do I contact? Be sure to have a current copy of the Department of Special Education program brochure 5
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School The Basics (cont) Use the Aeries Parent Portal Learn the ins and outs: Attendance Assignments/assignment completion Grades Progress toward graduation Transcript . . . . . . . 6
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School The Basics (cont) Use the Aeries Parent Portal (cont) Ask questions: Teachers Guidance counselors Case Carriers Other parents 7
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School Important Factors Keep In Mind . . . This thing called independence Translated = developmentally appropriate independence Your child is still a child (in so many ways) Still needs external structure Still needs help with time management Still needs help with organization Still needs help staying focused Your child still needs YOU! 8
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School Important Factors Keep In Mind . . . Your child wants YOUR approval: Talk to your child every day about school Find time every day to look over school work Set short-term goals related to school accomplishment Don t take no for an answer (your child really does want to spend time with you) Stay positive and encouraging 9
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School Important Factors Keep In Mind . . . Some suggestions: External Structure: Create a consistent, quiet (as quiet as possible) place to do school work Set a time (same time every day as much as possible) for homework Have a checklist Develop clear guidelines and expectations for daily accomplishment 10
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School Important Factors Keep In Mind . . . More suggestions: Time Management: Have a large calendar visible from work space Set a time (same time every day as much as possible) for homework Estimate and track how much time each assignment takes Create a daily homework schedule (stick to it) 11
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School Important Factors Keep In Mind . . . More suggestions: Organization: Keep all schoolwork in one location Separate schoolwork/materials into two piles Odd and Even Have a school calendar visible in several places Homework site, main room, student s child s room, child s backpack Notebook dividers, colored folders Daily homework plan at homework site 12
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School Important Factors Keep In Mind . . . More suggestions: Staying focused: Limit distractions in student work area Limit electronic devices Only music in background if helpful Not through earbobs Limitchild s need to get up from work area Use a timer Daily homework plan at homework site 13
How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School; Youve Made It to South Pasadena High School Important Factors Keep In Mind . . . Remember: We are all in this together: Use the available resources they have been developed for you Call on the staff we want to help Keep us informed we can t help when we don t know Collaborate YOU are the most valued team member 14
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