Outside activities can pull time, energy and focus away from academics. For example, foreign languages should be practiced at least 20 minutes daily. Work with your student to develop a plan for success by contacting teacher or using other available resources. McLaren also noted that attendance is vital and missing a couple of days, even if excused, can have a big impact. It puts the student behind in work and may be a hardship for some students.
Help is available from a variety of sources.
Students uncomfortable with asking an adult for help may be more successful with peer tutoring, study groups, and classmates. They also might try studying in the subject department area, such of math, where a variety of opportunities for assistance exist. Respond to written notices. Not all performance reports are bad. They may be a confirmation that all is going well.