The best students have parents with high expectations for class attendance and appropriate behavior. Regular classroom attendance and punctuality are a minimum standard for these students. Good students also have parents who establish a daily reading time with or for their children. Limiting television viewing is an accepted norm during the school year. The best students have parents who get involved with their child's school.
Parents have a responsibility to actively find out what is happening at their child's school.
The best students have parents who know that grades aren't everything. These parents realize that many outside activities such as scouting, church activities, sports, and 4-H build character and responsibility in youngsters. These same qualities are important for success in school and life. Children need the opportunity to develop their own unique strengths and interests. These parents help their children balance their time for school work, other activities, family time, personal time, and rest. 5.