Try to get access to reference materials such as dictionaries, encyclopedias and computers. Get your child a calculator. High School Ninth grade is a crucial year for children's education. Unfortunately, many students who begin as freshmen never see senior year, dropping out after what they deem is an unsuccessful year. Parents need to pay close attention to their children during these next four years of school.
Communication is the key, counselors say.
Know what your child is doing. Organization becomes even more important with more homework and activities to take up students' time. Make sure your child knows where his locker is and have him practice going to his locker between classes. Often kids fear being tardy to a class, so will carry every book they have with them. Don't buy school supplies until your child has met with teachers to find out what they will need.