Tips for Adams 14 Parents and Families:

Enhancing your student's academic success at home.

•  Same time/same place - designate an area of your home for homework, and have study time begin at the same time each day.
  
  
• Quiet, please - make sure the TV and radio are off during homework time - and keep younger siblings busy so your student is not distracted.
  
  
• Supplies? Check! - equip your student's homework area with supplies like pencils, paper and a dictionary.
  
  
• Tell me more - have your student explain homework assignments before they begin - and encourage them to explain their completed work.

• Thumbs up - delight in your child's academic accomplishments; showcase work on the refrigerator and celebrate as a family.
  
  
• Small details - have a conversation with your child about what was learned at school that day - make your questions specific - "what did you like best about the book you read in class today?"

• Children will follow your lead - when students see you read they understand that learning is a life-long process.
  
  
• Keep it positive - be excited about learning and education - and keep comments about teachers and/or the school positive in front of your student.
  
  
• A daily dose of reading - create a small area of your home for family reading - and have a variety of books available for daily reading (at least 15 minutes each day).

• Parents + teachers - engage in consistent communications with your student's teacher - determine ways to enable your student's success.