Teachers Say Parents are Often
"Unpleasantly Surprised" by Child's Report Card
The first report card of the year can
create feelings of pride, happiness and excitement for many
parents. It can also produce feelings of anxiety and frustration
for those who are surprised by their child’s grades. However,
effective and continuous communication among teachers, parents and
students can help minimize the “report card surprise.”
It shouldn’t take a surprise report card for parents and teachers
to communicate effectively. Sylvan Learning Center offers the
following advice to help parents maintain clear communications
with their children and teachers:
Tips for Talking With Children
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Talk about school every day. Make it a
regular part of the family’s routine.
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Don’t wait until report cards are
issued to talk about school and grades. Frequently discuss with
her how she is doing in each subject and what grade she
anticipates receiving.
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Encourage your child to tell you about
his day. Find out what he learned and what are his favorite
activities.
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Teach your child that education is
important to your family.
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Discuss goals and objectives for the
school year. This may be a great way to learn about difficulties
your child is having in specific subject areas.
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If your child is having trouble in
school, talk about a method to help organize her schedule,
subjects and activities. A calendar can be a great way to track
tests, homework, activities and study plans.
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Set improvement goals for your child.
This will help her work toward an attainable grade for each class.
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Talk with your child about his study
habits and develop a study plan. Set aside specific time for
studying, projects and activities each evening and make sure that
he has a properly equipped and well-lit area to work.
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Consider supplemental education.
For additional information, Sylvan
Learning Center offer tips on writing, reading, making math fun
and much more, online at
www.educate.com/tips.
Sylvan Learning Center is the leading provider of supplemental
education services to students of all ages and skill levels. With
more than 25 years of experience and 1,000 centers located
throughout North America, Sylvan Learning Center has changed the
lives of over 2 million students and families. Contact Sylvan at
(Insert phone number and/or email) for more information or visit
www.educate.com/info.
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