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The Research: Parent Expectations Achievement 2
What is your dream for your child’s future? 3
You can show the importance of this dream to your children 4
Parents can teach their children the importance of: A good attitude Strong motivation Good learning habits Good basic skills 5
Good study skills Persistence Getting organized Test taking skills Study skills Research using the Internet 6
In middle school: COMMUNICATE with your teen 7
Fixing vs. Listening Fully 8
Negative Influences Versus Protective Factors 9
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What else can you do? 12
Parents can show their children the importance of: Doing well in school Thinking about the future Planning for college/career 13
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15 Grades matter! English A = 4 AlgebraA = 4 ChemistryA = 4 ArtA = 4 ________ Total ÷ 4 = 4.0 = A English A = 4.0 AlgebraB = 3.0 Chemistry B- = 2.5 ArtC- = 1.5 __________ Total ÷ 4 = = C
16 Test-taking: a necessary skill
17 The Road To High School
18 “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” -E. E. Cummings
A Village We have to work together in order for our children to grow and succeed so that they may become college and career ready. 19