Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students
and parents.
- How can I participate in
- How can I help better my child's education?
- How can I help my child study?
How can I participate in
By joining the organization, you are showing
that you want to improve the kids' future. Get involved in the
organization by joining and have your family, grandparents,
friends and neighbors join, too.
Pickup SEVERAL membership forms and offer one to your
frequented store/restaurant!
AND there are lots of fun and prizes to be won!!!
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How can I help better my child's education?
Ten Ways to Participate in Your Children's Education
1. Build your children's self-esteem. listen to what they have
to say and praise them for the things they do well.
2. Encourage your children to talk about their feelings,
accomplishments, and problems.
3. Be a positive role model for your children. Teach them right
from wrong at an early age.
4. Tell your children it's all right to make mistakes, as long as
they learn from them.
5. Allow your children to see you read daily newspapers, books,
etc. Read stories aloud and tell your children about your culture
and heritage.
6. Show an interest in your children's school activities by
helping your children with their homework and getting to know
their teachers.
7. Take your children to museums, the local library, and other
free educational and cultural events whenever possible.
8. Ask that report cards and other school documents be made
available in both English and your native language.
9. Ask the school to provide a translator for meetings, and ask
whether English as a second language (ESL) classes are available,
if needed.
10. Join the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or volunteer at
your children's school.
How can I help my child study?
10 Ways to Help Your Child Develop Good Study Habits
1. Limit how much television he/she watches.
2. Show a positive attitude about school.
3. Discuss events that are in the news.
4. Take advantage of the computers in your local public library.
5. Make sure your child does his/her homework every day, for
every class, and as the homework policy of your school requires.
6. Set aside a specific place and a specific time for your child
to study.
This will give your child the space, time, and quiet necessary to
do his/her homework correctly.
7. Use a calender to develop time-management and deadlines.
8. Help your child write letters and holiday cards.
9. Encourage your child to keep a journal.
10. Take your child to a museum or performance and ask him/her
questions about it afterwards.