Being involved in your child's education at home is actually the BEST place to begin. The involvement of parents and guardians can lead to higher grades and test scores, long term academic achievement, and positive attitudes and behavior.
What can parents/guardians do on a daily basis?
* Encourage your child to develop a reading habit.
* Read to or with your child every day.
* Encourage independent reading every day.
* Make frequent trips to the library.
What else can parents/guardians do?
* Make learning relevant . Ask your child to do things such as count money, write grocery lists, calculate costs, read menus, read the newspaper, and write letters.
* Play games that help your child read and practice basic math facts and computations.
* Establish a routine for homework.
* Provide exposure to activities and experiences to broaden their understanding. Visit locations such as parks, museums, colleges, and local landmarks.
* Instill a love of learning by setting an example yourself. Enroll in a class, talk about educational issues, pay attention to school matters and issues, and get involved.
* Consider volunteering at school , even if just for an hour a week. You could assist in the cafeteria monitoring during lunch, or in the library, or even in a classroom. When your child
sees you involved at his or her school, he or she knows you care and are aware.
Parent-Student Handbook
The Parent-Student Handbook is a great resource for students and families. This document is packed with important information - with everything from bell schedules and department information to discipline and academic guidelines. Check it out!
The Parent-Student Handbook for 2008-2009 can be viewed here:
Parent-Student Handbook
A Warning on the Use of Texting from Sheriff Gillespie and Superintendent Rulffles
Please read the following letter issued by Clark County Sheriff Gillespie and Superintendent Rulffes regarding a recent trend in the use of text messaging to advertise parties. The letter is available in both English and Spanish.
Text Parties
Education News that Parents Can Use: 2009-2010 Broadcast Schedule
Be sure and check out Vegas PBS and ITV for a special series, “Education News that Parents Can Use”! The broadcast schedule can be accessed by clicking on the link below:
Education News that Parents Can Use