The ABC's for Success

ABC'S For Students
Attend school regularly
Be prepared for class
Communicate your needs to your teachers and parents
Develop a positive attitude
Eat a good breakfast each morning
Focus your goals
Give yourself a pat on the back regularly
Help yourself before seeking assistance
Imagine what you would be like as an adult
Join in on all class activities and discussions
Keep on task
Learn as much as you can
Make the most of every situation
Note your progress
Optimize your talents
Put forth your best effort
Quickly resolve conflicts
Run your race with the intention of winning
Study Study Study
Trust yourself and Try new things
Use your time wisely
Voice your opinion
Watch out for distractions
eXamine your work carefully
You are capable of great things
Zero in on your strengths and build upon them

ABC's For Parents
Ask your child about the school day
Begin your child's day with a nourishing breakfast
Congratulate you child for doing well
Discuss omework with your child
Encourage your child to read
Find a quiet place for your child to study
Give your child responsibility
Hug your child to build self worth
Include your child in making simple family decisions
Join a library with your child
Keep your child on a schedule that includes exercise and sleep
Limit TV viewing by selecting programs with your child
Make the time you spend with your child special
Notice and discuss changes in your child's behavior
Offer to help your child organize school papers
Provide your child with good role models
Question the activities your child shares with friends
Repsect your child's rights to have opinions different from yours
Share an interest or hobby with your child
Take time to listen to your child
Urge your child to say "NO" to unwanted touching
Visit places of interest with your child
Work with your child to set up rules of behavior
Xerox and save records or articles that benefit your child
Yield results by encouraging your child to do better
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