High School TipsReading
- Help your child choose books and other reading materials that go beyond the assigned reading list for school and that tap into her/his interests or hobbies
- Encourage your child to share a book he/she has read with friends or family and to start or join a book club
- Encourage and model reading for pleasure and share interesting tidbits from what you've read with your child
- Help your child see the range of careers in which math is essential (e.g., accountant, doctor, pharmacist, auto mechanic, etc.)
- Urge your child to persevere and understand that doing math takes time
- Ask your child to explain to you the new math concepts being taught in school; if she/he has difficulty doing this, talk to the teacher to see what can be done to help
- Encourage your child to read the science sections in newspapers and magazines and explain them to you
- Help your child conduct science experiments that are part of their schoolwork or a science fair project
- Encourage your child to explore different careers in science (e.g., archeologist, meteorologist, nurse, etc.)
- Encourage your child to express their opinion on national and world affairs and discuss possible solutions
- Discuss and compare past and present historical events
- Talk to your child about the roles that diversity and culture have on society here and around the world
- Be aware of your child's friends, get to know them, set limits and consequences
- Make sure your child has a clear understanding of negative peer pressure, drugs, sexually transmitted diseases, and maintaining healthy habits
- Offer your child encouragement and support