Download The Road through Middle School

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The Research:
Parent Expectations  Achievement
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What is your dream for
your child’s future?
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You can show the importance
of this dream to your children
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Parents can teach their children
the importance of:
• A good attitude
• Strong motivation
• Good learning habits
• Good basic skills
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Good study skills
• Persistence
• Getting organized
• Test taking skills
• Study skills
• Research using the
Internet
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In middle school:
COMMUNICATE
with your teen
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Fixing vs. Listening Fully
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Negative Influences
Versus
Protective Factors
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What else can you do?
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Parents can show their children
the importance of:
• Doing well in school
• Thinking about the future
• Planning for college/career
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Grades matter!
English
A = 4
English
A = 4.0
Algebra
A = 4
Algebra
B = 3.0
Chemistry
A = 4
Chemistry
B- = 2.5
Art
C- = 1.5
Art
Total
A = 4
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16 ÷ 4 = 4.0 = A
Total
__________
11.0
11 ÷ 4 = 2. 02 = C
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Test-taking: a necessary skill
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The Road To
High School
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“It takes courage to
grow up and become
who you really are.”
-E. E. Cummings
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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.
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