5. Establish a relationship with your child’s teachers. Ask your child’s
teacher for an easy-to-understand printout of your child’s student
achievement data that includes projections of how your child is
likely to perform in the future.
6. Hold your local school board and other elected officials accountable
for providing the resources necessary for your child’s success.
Students
1. Have high expectations for yourself. No dream is too big.
2. Work hard. You can and will succeed if you work hard.
3. Seek help when you need it. Speak up to your parents, teachers,
coaches, and counselors when you need help with your classes.
4. Access available career advising resources to plan your high school
elective focus, develop your post high school plans, and navigate
the college application and financial aid process.