P ray with your child about tests, grades, problems, and decisions. The ideal time may be at the breakfast table before the child goes to school. Q uote the good, quench the bad. Perfect schools do not exist. Imperfect teachers teach imperfect students.
Imperfect parents raise imperfect children.
You will do the school far more good by quoting its good qualities. Major on the positive. R ead carefully all of the materials sent home from the school. Tape important items and schedules on the refrigerator. Respond immediately to the school's requests.