With all the running around we do as parents, it can be difficult to figure out what those priorities should be. There is pressure from our children to support their involvement in multiple activities, pressure from the school to make students do their homework, pressure from coaches to put sports activities ahead of all else, and the ultimate pressure of making sure our children are happy, healthy and safe!
So where are the limits?
Protect your child’s after school time and use it wisely.
• Balance academics and outside activities, and plan free time.
•Make sure that academics are in first place when allocating their time. Remember, their job right now is to be a student.
• PLAN to accomplish rigorous course work and do more than the minimum required for college. Set high academic goals and start early. College planning begins in 6th grade.
• Provide both help and opportunities for challenging academic pursuits.
• Expose your children to a variety of people who can teach and mentor them, both personally and academically.
• Encourage sports, dance, music and other pursuits that are “extra curricular” so they will be well rounded. Be selective, one at a time is best and don’t let these activities drive all family time. Don’t be fooled, your child is most likely not going to get a scholarship by putting these first.
If college admissions are the ultimate goal it is important to know what colleges are looking for. At the same time, it is important to build the character traits that will help your child successfully transition into the college environment.
Join us for Coffee Chat. These are free parent information meetings. Call to register at 661-255-1730. Held each month. Please call for day and time.
The Director of Math Support Services will host these informational meetings to discuss how you can support you child on their journey towards college. She has been an educational advocate for higher education for more than 30 years. She spoke to the SCV Gifted and Talented Assoc. on “Raising Children in Challenging Times.” She is also a former advisor to MESA (Math, Engineering and Science Assoc.) at College of the Canyons and a College Foundation member.
Math Support Services is accredited by WASC and provides tutoring and transferable math and Science courses.
Visit us on the web at www.mathsupportservices.comto learn more or call us at 661-255-1730.
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