What is the purpose of school transition?

• To help students develop necessary skills for high school

• To prepare students for college

• To create policies for student discipline

• To provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their child's education

Why is it important for parents to remain involved in their child's high school education?

• To make decisions for their child

• To chaperone school events

• To ensure their child's academic success

• To help with homework assignments

What is one way for families to help their student develop self-dependence in high school?

• Encourage your student to explore extracurricular activities

• Supervise and follow your student on social media

• Make all decisions for your student

• Discourage your student from making new friends

How can parents support their student's development of responsibility in high school?

• Teach your student to set small, attainable goals to accomplish larger projects

• Encourage your student to avoid time management skills

• Discourage your student from expressing feelings or concerns into words

• Suggest untrusted mentors for additional adult support

What should parents do before the report card arrives?

• Avoid monitoring your student's grades and performance in class

• Meet with your student's teachers and counselor

• Avoid creating a supportive learning environment at home

• Ignore the high school promotion and graduation requirements

What is the purpose of knowing your student's graduation plan?

• To help your student avoid taking required academic courses

• To discourage your student from choosing a career path

• To help your child stay on track towards earning a high school diploma

• To support your student by showing enthusiasm about school

How can families help prepare their student for college and a career?

• Avoid visiting local colleges and universities with your student

• Encourage your child to experience a variety of possible career fields

• Discourage your student from attending college and career events at the high school

• Avoid arranging job shadowing experiences for your student

What is the most accurate predictor of student achievement in school?

• The number of extracurricular activities a student participates in

• The extent to which one's family is able to become involved in their child's education

• The amount of time a student spends on social media

• The number of friends a student has

How can parents set a good example for their high school student?

• Speak negatively about your student's teachers and the school

• Make your child's education a low priority in your lives

• Avoid scheduling appointments or making plans that may cause your child to miss time in class

• Teach your child to devalue their education

What should parents do to stay informed about their student's high school?

• Ignore the faculty members who work with your student

• Avoid attending meetings and joining parent groups

• Avoid signing up to receive alerts and phone messages

• Regularly visit the websites for the school and school district