7 Ways to Support Student Success at Home You are the most important person in your child’s life STUDENT SUCCESS BINGO ★ Using your sheet, try to find one person who fits the description in the box. ★ Winner has a completed row-- across, down or diagonal. ★ Special prize for “black-out” Break-out groups ● Promoting school readiness with routines for healthy eating and sleeping ● Effective study habits ● Literacy and lifelong learning (modeling) ● High expectations/standards for learning ● Home/school partnerships ● Active engagement in decision making ● Learning opportunities using community resources Introduction ★ Michelle Eichinger--8th grade English Teacher, PTA Board of Managers ★ Yuji Heid-- Student Representative ★ Michael McFarland-- Student Representative ★ Jeanette Jin-- Student Representative ★ Carter Eades-- Student Representative Healthy Eating + Balanced diet=healthy body=better focus ■ Skipping breakfast is associated with decreased cognitive performance (e.g., alertness, attention, memory, processing of complex visual display, problem solving) among students. ■ Lack of adequate consumption of specific foods, such as fruits, vegetables, or dairy products, is associated with lower grades among students. ■ Deficits of specific nutrients (i.e., vitamins A, B6, B12, C, folate, iron, zinc, and calcium) are associated with lower grades and higher rates of absenteeism and tardiness among students. http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/health_and_academics/pdf/health-academic-achievement.pdf ● Cognitive ability. Inadequate sleep will result in problems with attention, memory, decision making, and creativity, all of which are important in school. ● Mood. Sleep deprivation will cause your teenager to be moody, irritable and cranky. Teenagers who are sleep-deprived are also more likely to engage in risktaking behaviors, such as drinking, driving fast and engaging in other dangerous activities. ● Academic performance. Studies show that teenagers who get less sleep are more apt to get poor grades in school, fall asleep in school, and have school tardiness/absences. ● Shift in sleep schedule. After puberty, there is a biological shift in an adolescent’s internal clock of about two hours, meaning that a teenager who used to fall asleep at 9 PM will now not be able to fall asleep until 11 PM. Study Tips ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Know the teachers-- and what they’re looking for. Set up a homework-friendly area. Schedule a regular study time. Help them make a plan. Keep distractions to a minimum. Make sure kids do their own work. Be a motivator and monitor. Set a good example. Praise their work and efforts. If there are continuing problems with homework, get help. http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/homework.html Cultivate Life-Long Learning Habits ● ● ● ● ● Not all about punishments; encourage! Avoid negativity-- focus on positive. Reinforce at home. Start young. Model model model!! High Expectations/Standards for Learning ■ Know options. ■ Stay positive. ■ Define success. ● Failure should ALWAYS an option! ● Help students to find their passion. ● Encourage students to follow their passions. ● Focus on college AND career readiness. Home/School Partnerships ● Parent education opportunities ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ PTA meetings Parent University School Smarts Back to School night Orientation http://capta.org Active Engagement in Decision Making for a Student’s Education ● Don’t be afraid to speak up! ● Have them know what classes are available and required. ● Advocate for proper class placement. ● Help choose right classes. Expanded Learning Opportunities by Tapping into Community Resources ● ● ● ● ● Community service has been associated with academic gain. Volunteering has health benefits. Students find a sense of responsibility and pride. Community service brings learning beyond the classroom. Volunteering makes students more attractive to potential colleges and employers. ● Model Model Model! http://www.onlinecollege.org/2012/06/27/12-reasons-community-service-should-be-required-schools/