Communicate With the School

• Stay in touch with your student's teachers.

• Ask for help from school officials, after school program providers, other parents or community agencies if you're having trouble getting online or need help with food, housing or some other challenge.

   

• Know the school’s attendance policy and the consequences for absences.

• Check on your teen’s attendance to make sure they are attending all of their classes.

Make Attendance a Priority

• Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day so your student knows this is your expectation.

• Encourage your student to maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework or getting a good night’s sleep.

• Avoid scheduling non-urgent dental and medical appointments when classes are in session.

• Post your teen’s class schedule and log in information in a visible location, such as on the refrigerator or teen desk.

• Identify a quiet place for your student to do school work.

Help Your Child Stay Healthy & Engaged

• Make sure your teen gets the flu vaccine and other required shots.

   

• If your child seems bored or anxious about school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or your principal for advice on how to make your child feel safe and excited about learning.

• Check in weekly about your student's academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors if needed.

• Stay on top of your child's social contacts. In later grades, peer pressure can lead to skipping class and teens who have a hard time making friends can feel isolated.