WOW! The first progress report for 6th grade has arrived! (three of them in fact!)
A child's progress report can bring feelings of joy, excitement, and pride; it can also cause concern, frustration, and uncertainty. In either case, the progress report marks a new beginning to set goals and reflect on past work habits, achievements, and hardships. Most important, it is a time for you to communicate with your child and determine a path for future academic enrichment and social-emotional growth. Regardless of the report (good or bad) your child brings home, you must first focus on the positive aspects of the report. This is not always an easy task. For some, this might mean highlighting a strong effort or stellar citizenship or praising an academic accomplishment. Starting on a positive note shows your child that you truly care about the accomplishments, not only areas that need improvement. Be careful not to overreact to lack of progress or progress you view to be unsatisfactory. Instead, use this time to look at past performance and plan for the future. Talk to your child, asking questions to understand how a particular comment from the teacher was earned: Was the work too difficult? Does your child really listen in class and focus on the assignments given? Does your child complete all homework and ask questions when problems arise? The answers you receive might indicate a need to review your child's study habits. Determine whether or not your child is recording all assignments and bringing home all materials necessary to complete them. Does your child have a specific nightly homework time (Monday through Thursday) when he/she cannot be disturbed? If not, this would be a great time to establish one! If so, is it long enough? Does your child have a specific place to study where resources (including someone to answer questions) are available and distractions are minimized? Is your child completing all homework on a nightly basis, or are assignments being turned in late, or not at all? Once you have determined the problem, you can begin to create a solution. Creating a plan to maximize future academic success is an important part of every child's education. Help your child set realistic and attainable goals for the next reporting period. Outline ways in which these goals can be met, as well as rewards and consequences if they are not. Type the "official plan" and post one copy in a prominent household location, another in your child's agenda, and forward another to me. Involving your child gives ownership and importance in this process, and this makes the progress report important not only to you, but also to your child. As parents and teachers, we want the best for children, but in too many cases this is measured only by the number of 3's on their report card. Emphasize to your child the importance of doing the very best job possible. Encourage them to succeed, and measure their progress in realistic terms, letting them know that you care and are available to help. Break tasks into small steps, so that your child can monitor their progress. By reviewing the progress report, and developing a plan for the future, you will help your child find the road to success. PLEASE RETURN ONE SIGNED COPY OF THE PURPLE PROGRESS REPORT IN THE MANILLA FOLDER.
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