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The Job of a Student

Education helps prepare the student for the future world of work, not only by the information and skills acquired, but also by the habits that will be formed.

In days gone by, students were trained for factory life. They learned to do repetitious work in school. Most of our children will not be working in factories, but there are still some things that they will need to be able to do to be successful in adult life. These habits will help them to be successful in school, which will set them on the path to future success. We build on the learning of our past experiences!

Here are some guidelines that might be helpful.

Bring  books and homework to school each day.

Keep school supplies organized and ready. Always have pencils or pens and paper!

Leave distracting and unnecessary things at home (toys and magazines, for example).

Follow directions from the teachers and principal.

Listen to the teacher.

Use good posture. (You won’t get as tired.)

Pick up your own trash and discard it.

Be kind and tolerant toward others. Learn to get along.

Obey your parents.

Smile!

The Job of Parents and Guardians

You have a lot of influence on your children, even if it does not always appear that way to you! Here are some suggestions for you.

Make sure your student gets plenty of rest (at least 10-12 hours a night for

elementary students).

 

Make sure the student has a good breakfast full of vitamins and protein. Avoid sugar and other carbohydrates as much as possible.

Make sure your student gets to school on time. Start the day calmly, with time to organize thoughts and materials.

Provide a healthy diet overall. It really makes a difference in school performance.

Provide the opportunity for fresh air, exercise, and sunshine.

Monitor the friends, activities, TV programs, and video games the child is exposed to.

Provide a quiet, well-lighted place for homework top be done each evening.

Allow a regular homework time in the family schedule.

Check your child’s assignment planner so that you know what needs to be done. Sign the assignment if requested by the teacher.

Let the student do the work. You should provide only the smallest amount of necessary help.

Look at graded assignments that your child brings home. Ask to see papers. Are the papers complete? Are they done neatly? What extra help does your child need, if any? What can you do?

Turn off the TV. Eliminate distractions.

Read. Set a good example and let your child see that you read often and enjoy it. Reading is the key to much educational success.

Read to your child. It is the best thing you can do to help beginning readers, and even older children enjoy being read to.

Express a positive attitude toward teachers

Welcome back to school!  Children, parents, and teachers, you will all be getting up earlier now, so remember to get to bed earlier.  Elementary school children need 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night.  Children who fall asleep in class are missing important information, and even if they don't fall asleep, they might not be able to assimilate and remember what they are being taught!

Parents and teachers, you will want to be at your best also.  Try to get a little extra sleep, too.  You'll be glad you did!

 and learning.

Parents, you are important, and teachers appreciate you!

 
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