Encourage regular attendance: Successful students are always in school.
Inquire about the student's day:
Turn off distracting electronic devices: Good studying cannot be accomplished with the television, radio, computer or other audio or video devices on.
Promote consistent reading: Students are encouraged to read a minimum of 20 minutes each night.
Ensure students eat: Breakfast is free for all students at school. Be sure your child eats at home if they don't eat at school.
Ensure students are hydrated: Research tells us that the brain requires hydration to function well. A general rule of thumb is students should drink one cup of water per hour.
Ensure students get a good night's sleep: Adolescents need a minimum of eight hours of sleep per night...nine hours of sleep is even better.
Help reduce student's stress: Tips include positive self-talk (“I know I can do this”), avoid being rushed and taking deep breaths (the brain needs oxygen to think clearly).
Ensure students exercise: Encourage students to spend a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes a day in active physical exercise of some sort.
Believing in your student's success: Parents can best support their student by talking and listening about the student's school day actively, and always providing encouragement and support.
