Parents - Partners in Learning

We want every student to have a successful school experience.  When schools and parents work together, our students are the winners!  Here are some ways you can help build your child's confidence:

Encourage Personal Best

Help your child by encouraging him or her to do the best in school and at home.  Remember, "personal best" does not mean "perfect", and learning is not the same as high grades.  Children, like adults, need the freedom to make mistakes and to learn from them.

Make Learning a Priority

Your attitude towards school attendance, education and involvement in the school makes a strong and lasting impression on your child.  Show your child, by example, that learning is a priority.

Show Interest in School Work

- Talk about school each day.

- Ask to see class work.

- Have your child read out loud to you.

- Read to and with your child from a variety of material in your first language.

- Encourage your child to discuss new ideas and opinions.

- Show appreciation for dood efforts.  Offer suggestions for success.

- Help your child use the following strategies to improve performance in school:

     - Read the assignment when it is given

     - Keep a list of new vocabulary

     - Proofread assignments to catch errors before writing a final draft

     - Review notes before a test.  Schedule study time

- Set up an area for homework away from noise and distractions.

- Post a family calendar that schedules school project deadlines, after school activities, mid-term dates, exam periods and report card dates.

Support 100% Attendance

Some kinds of absences are unavoidable, but taking students out of school unnecessarily is disruptive for learning.

Help Set Goals

At the beginning of each term, help your child identify three or four goals.  Put the goals where the can be frequently seen - the refrigerator is always an excellent spot!  Make sure the goals are specific.

Get Involved

Attend school activities such as open houses, parent/teacher interviews and School Council meetings.  When your child sees you involved, they will also see education as a high priority.  Interpreters are available for parent interviews.

Make Direct Contact With the School

Try to make early and positive contact with your child's teacher.  We encourage you to visit the school or phone your child's teacher with any questions or concerns.

The Gold Trail Board of Education recognizes that email is a valuable communication tool that is widely used across our society.  As such, staff and students are encouraged to use email to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of communication both within the organization and with the broader community.  See the Board's email guidelines.