Radio Commentary
What do parents need to know about
high school?
Beyond the school calendar and what
classes your student will take, you should also be familiar with graduations
requirements and the classes available to prepare students for life after high
school.
What are the academic and social
standards?
What is the California High School
Exit Exam?
Here are some tips for staying
informed:
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Obtain and read everything. Gather newsletters, handbooks, notices and
course descriptions. Read it all.
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Get to know the staff. Know everyone from the principal and school
secretary to the teachers. Make an appointment for face-to-face meetings. Plan
your questions before you arrive.
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Talk to other parents. Information about special programs, scholarships
and good classes can all come from other parents. It is especially helpful to
talk to parents who have older children.
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Ask questions. That’s your right. And the staff at local high schools
are willing to answer all your questions.
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Finally, check homework. You can get a lot of information by
spot-checking assignments.
Looking at homework lets you know
what your child is doing and it tells him you consider it important.
