School begins once again for millions of kids across the country. Children in Kindergarten – 5th grade
About a week before school starts, have your children go to bed at the time they will when school begins. If you have a school supply list (many school districts post them on their website or hand them out the last day of school), buy the supplies early. Buy some extra supplies to keep at home if your child is one to lose or forget their pencils or markers at school. If you have a Kindergartener, walk to school two or three days before school begins (or drive if they take a bus or you will be driving them). If your child is especially anxious, ask if you can let them visit their new classroom for five or ten minutes the day before school starts. Middle School
Many sixth graders will be attending a new school for their middle school years. Just as in elementary school, it is important, if not more so in middle school, to have all the school supplies ready, especially an organizer. Some schools make it mandatory for the students to purchase an organizer directly from the school. Visit the school website and see if homework and grades will be posted on the site. Being in an accelerated class is a good way to prepare a student for Advanced Placement (AP) classes in high school, which count as college credit.
HIGH SCHOOL
Stay tuned in to your student’s school and social schedule. If your son or daughter is college-bound, start doing your research and be sure to attend the college nights that many high schools sponsor. Test scores, a formal essay, volunteer hours, and class selection in high school are all important factors in getting into college.
