1. Share expectations and set goals together with my child.
2. Find out the various ways my child’s teacher communicates with me to let me know what is going on at school.
1. School web-site (http://trmiller.bch.schoolinsites.com/)
2. STI At Home for updated student grades (www.brewtoncityschools.org)
3. Student Planner
3. Be aware of Progress Reports on Sept. 10, Nov. 13, Feb. 11, Apr. 21
4. Be aware of Report Cards on Oct. 18, Jan 10, Mar. 20, and in May (by mail)
5. Provide my child with learning opportunities at home
1. Books, magazines, and a regular reading routine
2. View selected TV programs together and then review and discuss them
3. Make family trips to the library, zoo, museum, park, or other fun and learning experiences
6. Develop a consistent daily routine and time for studying and homework
1. Quiet, well-lighted place with basic school supplies
2. Encouragement and approval by me for effort and schoolwork
3. Discuss my child’s day and homework daily
7. Attend parent-teacher conferences with my child’s teacher and have SPECIFIC questions I want to ask.
8. Work with the school staff and educators to revise and improve the school and school climate.
1. Attend meetings on learning expectations, assessment, and grading procedures
2. Participate in fairs, fest, and activities for math, sciences, history and so forth
3. Respond to school surveys.
4. Volunteer
5. Voice my support or concerns
9. Be involved in decisions on my child’s placement and course and textbook selections.
10. Attend parent workshops, seminars, and classes.
11. Attend PTA, school board, and/or town meetings and speak to issues of concern.
12. Meet my child’s friends and get to know their parents.

From “100 Ways for Parents to Be Involved in Their Child’s Education” based on the National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs, PTA, www.pta.org